Opportunity to share in community grant funding

Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell is calling on community organisations and local governments to submit expressions of interest for round eight of the Stronger Communities Program.

Grants of up to $20,000 are available to go towards small capital projects that deliver social benefits for local communities across Nicholls.

“The Stronger Communities Program is a fantastic opportunity to help get grassroots community projects off the ground, as well as much-needed upgrades,” Mr Birrell said.

“A wide variety of groups have benefited from previous rounds of this program, which includes Tongala Development Group, Kyabram Youth Club and Rushworth Cricket Club.”

Up to 20 projects will be chosen to share in the $150,000 that has been allocated to Nicholls.

“Investment in our region is needed more than ever to help our towns bounce back from recent flooding, as well as drive economic growth during these tough times,” Mr Birrell said.

“These cash injections will allow groups to go ahead with much-needed upgrades or buy equipment which will have lasting social benefits to residents for generations to come.”