Stronger Communities Programme Round 10

The Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme Round 10 provides funding for small capital and community infrastructure projects that deliver local social benefits.

Key Highlights:

• Grant Amount: $2,500 to $20,000 per project (from a total pool of $150,000 allocated to each of Australia’s 150 Federal electorates).
• Funding Coverage: Grants cover up to 100% of eligible project costs for most applicants (local governing bodies require 50% matched funding).
• Who Can Apply: Incorporated not-for-profits, non-distributing co-operatives, Australian Indigenous corporations, religious bodies. Please see the grant opportunities guidelines for detailed information.
• Application Requirement: Applicants must submit an expression of interest and be invited to apply by their local Federal Member of Parliament (MP).

You can apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. You can apply if you:

• After submitting your expression of interest are invited to apply by your MP
• Have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Meet the eligibility requirements in section 4.1 of the grant opportunity guidelines.

Step-by-step guide:

1. Expressions of Interest
   Submit your expression of interest by Sunday 18 October 2026 at 5:00pm.
2. MP Identification & Nomination
   MP conducts community consultations to identify potential projects and applicants within their electorate.
3. Receive an Invitation
   Because this is a closed, non-competitive process, organisations must be directly invited to apply by their local MP before they can access the application.
4. Prepare Required Details
   Once invited, prepare required documents ensuring it meets all eligibility requirements.
5. Submit via the Business Grants Portal
   Create or log into your account on the online Business Grants Portal. Fill out the application form, attach all mandatory supporting documentation, and submit the application before the final deadline on 19 January 2027 at 5:00pm AEDT.
6. Assessment & Approval
   Applications are checked against eligibility rules and assessed against program criteria. The final funding decisions are made by the Program Delegate.

Before submitting an expression of interest, please check if you are eligible.

Expressions of Interest submissions close 11:59PM, Sunday 18 October 2026.