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Stronger Communities Programme – Round 10

OpenAll statesSchoolsLocal GovernmentParks & Public Spaces
Funding
$2,500 – $20,000
Opens
21 Sep 2026
Closes
19 Jan 2027

Federal grants for small community infrastructure projects. You need an invitation from your local federal MP, and MP nominations close 30 November 2026.

Each federal electorate has $150,000 to share. Not-for-profits, including school P&C associations and clubs, can be funded up to 100% of project costs. Councils need to match the grant dollar for dollar. Schools themselves can't apply. Applications close 5pm AEDT, 19 January 2027 MP nominations close 30 November 2026 Projects must be finished by 31 March 2028 and can't start before you apply