Do you have a small capital works or capital expenditure project needing funding in Curtin?
Grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 are available for small capital projects that have a total cost of $50,000. Each Federal electorate has a funding pool of $150,000 to allocate to local projects that deliver social benefits in communities across Australia.
About the Stronger Communities Programme
This programme aims to encourage and support participation in local projects, improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant and viable communities.
A maximum of 20 projects can be funded for each electorate.
Funding is available to cover 100% of eligible project costs, except for local governing bodies where grant funding will cover 50% of eligible project costs.
Projects must be completed by 31 December 2023 to be eligible for funding.
Eligibility requirements
Full eligibility criteria, including eligible organisations and eligible projects, are listed in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines. Please ensure your project satisfies the eligibility criteria before submitting an Expression of Interest.
Examples of eligible organisations include:
Incorporated not for profit organisations such as:
childcare centres
surf clubs
PCYCs
local aged care centres
Local Councils
Examples of eligible activities include:
Building alterations and fit outs such as kitchen and bathroom upgrades
Purchasing IT hardware and software such as office computers, scheduling software, or a website
Construction and upgrades of community buildings
Development or upgrade of bike paths, community gardens, and park facilities
Upgrades of sporting facilities and fields
Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 are available to local not-for-profit community organisations to assist them in supporting volunteers and increasing participation in volunteering, especially amongst vulnerable people.
Eligible organisations must be a not-for-profit with a minimum of 40% volunteers in their workforce. Full eligibility criteria are available in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines (LINK).
The grant funding is available for specific uses including:
- Purchasing eligible small equipment for volunteer use
- Contributing to volunteer transport costs
- Training courses for volunteers
- Costs of background screening checks for volunteers
- Activities that promote awareness of or increase participation in volunteering
- Adapting practices to support COVID safety for volunteers
Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 are available to local not-for-profit organisations to assist them in supporting volunteers and increasing participation in volunteering.