Community groups in the Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains are invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 under the Government’s Stronger Communities grants program.

Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman, said that community groups and not-for-profit organisations in the Hawkesbury are able to submit an expression of interest for grants between $2,500 and $20,000 for projects that enhance our local community. 

“Many local groups are aware of the Stronger Communities grants and the fantastic work these grants allow home-grown organisations to do in our community, ” Ms Templeman said.

“In the last round of Stronger Communities, I was able to recommend funding for groups as diverse as the Hawkesbury cancer charity Pink Finss for their kitchen upgrade through to the Medlow Bath community for redesigning the important Aids memorial garden.

“If your group has projects such as needing new equipment or looking to upgrade facilities used by the community I would encourage you to apply.

“We’re looking for smaller projects that deliver huge social benefit for our community. There are clear rules around who is eligible – groups must have an ABN, and projects must be completed within six months of receiving the funds.”

Expressions of interest (EOI) for the grants program can be made through Ms Templeman's website. An independent panel will assess the merits of each project before recommendations for funding are made.

The EOI applications close 5pm Friday 3 March 2023.