Stronger Communities Program Round 10 2026

Round 10 of the Stronger Communities Program provides funding for eligible projects that offer social benefits for local communities.

Incorporated not-for-profit and other eligible organisations are invited to submit an EOI for eligible projects.

Please read the Program guidelines carefully to ensure your project meets the eligibility criteria.

The minimum grant amount is $2,500
The maximum grant amount is $20,000.
The maximum cost of your project cannot exceed $50,000.

For this round, grant funding will be up to 100 per cent of eligible project costs, except for local government bodies where grant funding will be up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs. Local government bodies must provide matched funding contributions towards their eligible project.

Expressions of Interest for Round 10 close 5pm 2 November 2026.

Key Dates

2 November 2026 – Expressions of Interest close

30 November 2026 – Nominations close

19 January 2027 – Applications  close

31 March 2028 – Project end date

You can download a copy of the program guidelines here.

The Expression of Interest form can be accessed here.

Hard copy Expression of Interest forms are available by calling (07) 4121 2936.