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

To apply:

• Neighbourhood and Community Houses and Centres need to be a member of their state peak body which is a member of the national peak body ANHCA.
• Only one submission will be considered per Neighbourhood or Community House or Centre in each round.
• This small grant program is available to allNCHCs located in Metropolitian areas or are located in towns or cities with a population of more than 15,000 people.

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