Expression of Interest for the Stronger Communities Programme are now open for organisations based in Blaxland
Our community is made stronger through our local groups and individuals, which is why I am pleased to announce that Round 10 of the Albanese Government’s Stronger Communities Programme is now open.
Grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 are available to eligible groups and organisations.
The objective of the program is to deliver infrastructure projects that provide social benefits for local communities, by supporting one or more of the following:
- support or encourage interstate or international tourism
- support or celebrate Indigenous Australians
- commemorate Australians killed or injured in war or who contributed to Australia’s war efforts
- support veterans and defence force members, their families and communities
- support the participation and settlement of newly arrived (i.e. within the last five years) immigrants who are not citizens
- provide benefits to a specific cohort or cohorts of students
- enable or foster the use of electronic communications
- provide medical services or facilities, or services or facilities incidental to the provision of medical services
- enable or foster the use of electronic communities
- support the provision of community infrastructure that:
- promotes and supports the mental and physical abilities of children
- supports positive mental or physical health, or facilitates community participation to promote tolerance, and social cohesion or health
- support the acquisition or deployment of greenhouse gas emissions mitigation measures
- support community infrastructure that promotes climate adaptation and resilience and/or native flora/fauna biodiversity
- support the dignity of persons (including children) with disabilities by enhancing their access to public infrastructure
- address gender inequality or discrimination in access to public infrastructure or sport
- support access for children to public infrastructure which enables interstate or overseas travel, accommodation, or education or health care infrastructure or services.
The intended outcomes of the program are to:
- encourage and support participation in local projects
- improve local community participation
- contribute to vibrant and viable communities.
Think you can make our community even better? Nominate your project through the expression of interest process below.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in submitting an expression of interest, please fill out the expression of interest form and return to my office by 5.00pm on Monday 9 November 2026. Please send to Jason.Clare.MP@aph.gov.au
Eligibility
More information on the eligibility criteria can be found in the grant opportunity guidelines here: Grant Opportunity Guidelines. My office is also happy to help talk you through the changes.
Assistance
If you require assistance, please call my office on 02 9790 2466 or email us at Jason.Clare.MP@aph.gov.au
Key Dates
- Monday 21 September 2026: EOI open.
- Monday 9 November 2026: EOI submission period closes.
- Mid November 2026 : Community consultation committee meets to assess EOIs.
- End November 2026: MP nominations for Blaxland completed.
- Start December 2026 : Successful projects invited to complete application on portal
- Tuesday 19 January 2027, 5pm: Applications close.