The Stronger Communities Programme supports the Australian Government’s commitment to deliver social benefits in communities across Australia by funding projects in each of the 150 federal electorates. The program provides grants for community projects to strengthen and benefit local communities and is part of the Government’s 2026-27 Budget initiatives. Expressions of interest for Round 10 of the programme will close on Friday 30 October 2026.

Round 10 provides up to $150,000 to each federal electorate for eligible community projects that encourage and support participation in local projects, improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant and viable communities.

A maximum of 20 projects will be funded in each federal electorate.

Round 10 of the program aims to support projects that provide social benefits for local communities. For this round, grant funding will provide up to 100 per cent of eligible project costs except for local governing bodies where grant funding will provide up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs. Local governing bodies must provide matched funding contributions towards their eligible project.

▪ The minimum grant amount is $2,500

▪ The maximum grant amount is $20,000.

▪ The maximum cost of your project
cannot exceed $50,000.