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COMMUNITY
FOCUS
THE NSW STRONGER COMMUNITIES FUND
The Stronger Communities Fund has been established by the
NSW Government to provide councils with funding to kick start
the delivery of projects that improve community infrastructure
and services.The Stronger Communities Fund includes both the
Community Grants and Major Projects Programs.
AVAILABLE FUNDING
Funding of $10 million is provided to a new council formed as a result of
two councils, or parts of two councils, merging.
Funding of $15 million is provided to a new council formed as a result of
three or more councils, or parts of three or more councils, merging.
Funds will be provided to councils after commencement.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROJECTS
Councils will be required to ensure that the community and local
stakeholders are adequately consulted and provided with the opportunity to
put forward ideas for funding.
COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM CRITERIA
Councils are to provide grants to incorporated not-for-profit community groups
for projects identified and assessed using an open call for applications.
To be successful for funding, community projects must meet the following criteria:
• Deliver social, cultural, economic or environmental benefits to local
communities
• Address an identified community priority
• Be well defined with a clear budget
• Demonstrate that any ongoing or recurrent costs of the project can be met by
the community group once grant funding has been expensed
• The organisation must demonstrate the capacity to manage funds and deliver the
project.
For further information, contact Council on 9330 6400 or visit
2017 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS NOMINATIONS
Georges River Council is calling on the community to nominate its unsung local heroes
for three prestigious 2017 Australia Day Awards.
Council will announce the winners of the ‘Citizen of theYear’,‘Young Citizen of theYear’
and ‘Young Sportsperson of theYear’ awards at its annual Australia Day Event at Carss Bush
Park on Thursday 26 January, 2017.
The Australia Day awards are an opportunity to recognise those individuals who invest
significant time and expertise into the community through volunteer, professional work and
studies and through outstanding contributions on the sporting field.
Nominations can be made by phoning Belinda Howell on 9330 6036 or visiting www.
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