Stronger Communities Grants Round 10 (2026-27) – Expression of Interest
Stronger Communities Programme
Expression of interest are now open.
What you should know
The Stronger Communities Programme funds small projects that will deliver social benefits in communities across Australia.
Grants are available to community organisations for funding between $2,500 and $20,000. You should read the Grant Opportunity Guidelines at business.gov.au to find out if your project is eligible and to understand what we require of you if you are successful.
What is the process?
Step 1. Complete this EOI and return it to your local federal Member of Parliament (MP) by the date specified to be considered by the electorate’s consultation committee.
Step 2. If your organisation is nominated for funding, you will be notified by the Department of Industry, Science, and Resources on behalf of your MP and invited to apply.
Step 3. You will be required to register in the grants portal and complete an online application form. Being invited to apply does not guarantee that your application will be successful. All applications will be assessed by the department for eligibility and completeness.
Step 4. If your grant application is approved, you will be notified by your MP and will be issued a grant agreement by the department.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for funding, your organisation should:
- have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- be invited to apply by your MP
and be one of the following entities:
- an incorporated not for profit entity, such as:
- Police and Citizen Youth Clubs o childcare centres
- surf clubs o local aged care bodies
- Parents and Citizens, Parents and Friends groups and equivalent bodies
- a Commonwealth, state or territory government agency or entity that is a fire service, rural fire service, country fire authority, state emergency service or similar.
- a non-distributing co-operatives
- a company limited by guarantee
- an Australian Indigenous corporations
- a religious organisations incorporated under legislation.
- an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust with responsibility for a community asset or property. You will be required to provide relevant trust documents
- a local governing body as defined by the Local Government (Financial Assistance) Act 1995.
What type of projects may be funded?
Eligible activities are listed in section 5.1 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines. They must directly align with at least one of the specific program objectives listed in section 2.2 of the guidelines. The eligibility criteria for entities and projects is outlined in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines at business.gov.au. You should read the guidelines before submitting this EOI.
If you have any questions, or are experiencing any problems with the online form, please email [email protected] or call 07 4725 2066.