Round 10 of the Stronger Communities Program provides funding for up to 20 eligible projects that offer social benefits for local communities.
Incorporated not-for-profit and other eligible organisations are invited to submit an EOI for eligible projects.
Eligible Projects include small capital works, equipment purchases, and minor infrastructure upgrades that deliver local social benefits and boost community.
Please read the Program guidelines carefully to ensure your project meets the eligibility criteria prior to commencing an Expression of Interest (EOI).
- The minimum grant amount is $2,500
- The maximum grant amount is $20,000
- The maximum cost of your project cannot exceed $50,000
For this round, grant funding will be up to 100 per cent of eligible project costs, except for local government bodies where grant funding will be up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs. Local government bodies must provide matched funding contributions towards their eligible project.
Expressions of Interest for Round 10 close at 5pm on Sunday 1 November 2026.
Key Dates
1 November 2026 – Expressions of Interest close
30 November 2026 – Nominations close
19 January 2027 – Applications close
31 March 2028 – Project end date
You can download a copy of the program guidelines and eligibility criteria here.
The Expression of Interest form can be accessed here.
For questions or concerns please email Colin.Boyce.MP@aph.gov.au or call my Gladstone Office on (07) 4972 5465.