Perth Voice Interactive

NOT-FOR-PROFITS and councils are being encouraged to put in a submission for up to $20,000 in funding from the federal government.

Applications for the Stronger Communities Programme round 9 funding have now opened, with grants between $2500 and $20,000 available for improving local infrastructure or purchasing essential equipment that helps increase community participation.

The program has been restructured, meaning applicants now have to demonstrate a project’s contribution to tourism, First Nations people, veterans, recent migrants, greenhouse gas abatement, improved public access for people with disabilities, addressing gender inequity in public infrastructure or sport, students, medical services, or better electronic communications.

Applicants have to lodge their expressions of interest for a project up to $50,000 online by February 17, with a link available on Fremantle Labor MP Josh Wilson’s website, and a community panel will assess submissions.

“Eight previous rounds of this grant have delivered almost $1.2 million for 109 projects across East Fremantle, Cockburn, and Fremantle — including the provision of equipment for arts, seniors, youth, environmental, and sporting organisations, and a variety of upgrades to a wide range of community facilities,” Mr Wilson said.

“I encourage community groups to put forward proposals that will make our community an even better place to live.”