Program set to boost local infrastructure

EXPRESSION of Interest (EOIs) are now open for round eight of the #lovegippsland Stronger Communities Program.

Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, said$150,000 wasavailableinGippsland to upgrade local infrastructure and to improvecommunity facilities and resources.

“The Stronger Communities Program is afantastic initiative to supportlocal community groupsand organisations in supporting our communities through localevents, providingservices, fundraising and more,” Mr Chester said.

“The EOI period is now open and will close at 5pm on Friday March 24, 2023 for interested community organisations.

“Grants of between $2500 and $20,000 are available for projects that enhance the group’s work and the wider community.

“Eligible projects include the purchase of equipment, fit-outsoralterationstoexisting premises or communityspaces, upgrades of sporting facilities, streetscapes, bike paths or community gardens.

successful applicants will be invited to complete a full submission.

Before submittinganEOI, community groups and organisations are encouraged to review the grant opportunity guidelines to confirmation eligibility. EOIs must be submitted via Mr Chester’s website at www.darrenchester.com.au to be considered. For mor ei nf orm at ion in cluding grant opportunity guidelines visit business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/ stronger-communities-programme-round-8

Together: Local MP,Darren Chester (right), with Morwell Lions Club membersLorraine Archbold, Jenni Mainwarring and Janine Angus. The group purchased acool room trailerwith agrant from a previous roundofthe Stronger Communities Program.

“The total expenditureofthe project cannot exceed more than $50,000, and local governing bodiesand organisationsthatfall under them will be required to match funding amounts.”

EOIswill then be assessed by the Community Consultation Committee for eligibility, and