The Supporting Stronger Communities (SSC) grant program gives Neighbourhood and Community Houses and Centres the opportunity to access up to $10,000 in grant funding to target poverty and disadvantage in their local communities.

Projects that are developed in response to emerging community needs promoting equality and inclusion can apply for funding through this grant program. Existing programs can also apply for funding to adapt or expand their program providing it is clearly explained how the adaptations are required to meet emerging changing needs in the community.

You can apply for funding to cover costs associated with delivering projects which can include (and is not limited to):

• Wages for the staff required to deliver the project
• Equipment hire or purchase costs
• Hall hire costs for off site facilities
• Community training costs
• cultural workshops
• social engagement
• activities
• vocational training and skills development
• group workshops
• self-empowerment activities
• opportunities for social and economic participation
• activities that support independence and self-reliance
• work-readiness or educational tailored workshops
• support social and community engagement
• promote wellbeing
• community events
• one-on-one mentoring

WHO CAN APPLY? 

• All NCHCs located within metropolitan areas are eligible (see this document). Other NCHCs located in towns or cities with a population of more than 15,000 people are also eligible, based on postcode.
• If you are from an area with a smaller population, see Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal's (FRRR) Strengthening Rural Communities program.
• These grants are only available to NCHCs who are members of our state peak bodies.
• Only one submission will be considered per NCHCS in each round.

• Phone: 0428 964 817
• Email: jarrah@anhca.org