Community grants available

Expressions of interest for a share in up to $150,000 worth of community grants are now open.

As part of the 2015 Federal Budget, each federal electorate across Australia has $150,000 worth of grants available per year small capital projects or small infrastructure projects as part of the “Stronger Communities” program.

The two-year program is currently in its final year. Grants between $5000 and $20,000 are available and will be awarded through the Melbourne Community Consultation Committee.

Greens federal member for Melbourne Adam Bandt encouraged local councils and not-for-profit groups to submit an expression of interest by Friday, March 25.

“The Stronger Communities grants give community groups in Melbourne the chance to build or upgrade important infrastructure to support their important work in our community,” Mr Bandt said.

For further information or to submit and expression of interest visit http://www.adambandt.com/strongercommunities