Stronger Communities Program Round 10 — Expression of Interest

Stronger Communities Program Round 10 — Expression of Interest

Complete and submit this form to express your organisation’s interest in Round 10 of the Stronger Communities Program. The program funds small capital (infrastructure) projects that deliver social benefits for local communities in Nicholls.

Key details for Nicholls
  • A total of $150,000 is available across a maximum of 20 projects in Nicholls.
  • Individual grants must be a minimum of $2,500 and a maximum of $20,000. The total project cost cannot exceed $50,000.
  • Grants can cover up to 100% of eligible project costs, except for local governing bodies, which can receive up to 50% and must match the remainder.
  • Expressions of interest close at 5pm on Friday 13 November 2026.

Organisation details

Enter the organisation name.
Enter a valid 11-digit ABN.

Your organisation must be one of the following to apply.

Select your organisation type.
You will need to provide the relevant trust documents if your project is nominated.
Local governing bodies can receive up to 50% of eligible project costs and must fund the remaining 50% (from any source, including state government).
Only the organisation types listed are eligible for this program. Contact our office if you are unsure whether your organisation qualifies.
Enter the address.
Required.
Required.
Enter a 4-digit postcode.

Project location

Where the infrastructure or equipment will be located. Leave blank if it is the same as the organisation address.

Enter a 4-digit postcode.

Contact details

Primary contact

Required.
Enter a valid phone number.
Enter a valid email address.

Secondary contact (optional)

Enter a valid phone number.
Enter a valid email address.

Project and funding

Provide a response to this question.
Enter a project title.

What will be built, installed, upgraded or purchased, and who will use it.

Describe the project.

Projects must be infrastructure that delivers social benefits. Choose the objective that best fits your project.

Select a program objective.
5. Eligible activities for this objective *

Select all that apply to your project.

Select a program objective above to see its eligible activities.
Select at least one activity, or describe your activity under “Other”.
6. Other program objectives your project also supports (optional)

Explain how it will encourage participation in local projects, improve community participation, and contribute to a vibrant and viable community.

Provide a response to this question.
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Total project cost cannot exceed $50,000.
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Grant must be between $2,500 and $20,000.

Any other funds your organisation or others will contribute, and their source. Local governing bodies must list their matched funding here.

11. Have you obtained quotes for the project? *
Select an option.

Declaration and consent

By submitting this Expression of Interest, I declare that the details provided above are, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct. I understand that this EOI will be assessed by the Community Committee, that an EOI does not guarantee funding, and that nominated organisations must still submit a full application to the Australian Government. I consent to the collection and handling of personal information as described in the privacy notice below.
Enter the authorised representative’s name.
Enter your role.
Required.

Sam Birrell MP, Federal Member for Nicholls
426 Wyndham Street, Shepparton VIC 3630
Authorised by Sam Birrell MP, The Nationals for Regional Australia

Privacy: Personal information collected on this form will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). It is used to assess your expression of interest and, if your project is nominated, may be shared with the Australian Government department administering the program.

Expression of interest submitted

Thank you. Sam Birrell MP’s office has received your expression of interest for the Stronger Communities Program Round 10. It will be reviewed by the Community Committee and we will contact you about the outcome.