THE HON STEPHEN JONES MP

ASSISTANT TREASURER

MINISTER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES

MEMBER FOR WHITLAM

ALISON BYRNES MP

MEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAM

Round 8 of the Stronger Communities Programme opened this week, with a total of $300,000 available to fund projects in the federal electorates of Whitlam and Cunningham.

With $150,000 available in each electorate, funding through the programme can be used for projects which serve a greater purpose to the community, including infrastructure upgrades to community spaces and upgrading of facilities to provide disabled access.

Previous rounds of the program have delivered upgrades to the women’s change rooms at the Illawarra Sports Stadium, a kitchen upgrade for Windang Surf Life Saving Club, accessibility upgrades at the Phoenix Theatre and the installation of air conditioning for Wollongong Meals on Wheels.

Quotes attributable to Stephen Jones, Member for Whitlam:

“This programme is a show of commitment from this Government to improving our communities for the better and I encourage all eligible organisations to apply,” said Mr Jones.

Quotes attributable to Alison Byrnes, Member for Cunningham:

“Community organisations have had it tough over the past few years with covid restrictions and severe weather events, with many prevented from fundraising and regular activity.

“This round of the Stronger Communities Programme will allow for much needed upgrades to our local community infrastructure and support those groups that deliver services in our community.

Grants between $2,500 to $20,000 are available across a maximum of 20 projects in each Electorate with more information available about eligibility requirements available here: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/stronger-communities-programme-round-8#at-a-glance

Organisations looking to apply can contact their respective Federal Electorate office for more information on the following details (02) 4297 2285 for Whitlam and (02) 4228 5899 for Cunningham.