Chifley Grants - Ed Husic MP - Federal Member For Chifley

Dear friend, 

I wanted to let you know about grant funding opportunities and current services available to locals and organisations in Chifley.  

Please see full details below and do not hesitate to contact my office if you require any further information or assistance. 

Regards, 

STRONGER COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME - ROUND 5 EOI OPEN Our local area will receive $150,000 from the Federal Government for small capital works projects that improve community participation and make our community a better place to live. I’m calling on local community groups to contact me with ideas and suggestions on how the funding should be used. Grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 will be awarded to successful not-for-profit and local government organisations.   A local committee made up of representatives from local sporting clubs and cultural groups will consider all proposals and make recommendations to the Department of Infrastructure Transport, Cities and Regional Development.  The Stronger Communities Programme requires matched contributions in cash or in kind on at least a dollar for dollar basis. Click here to download the Expression of Interest form and return to my office by Tuesday, 10 September 2019.  For further information please contact my office on 9625 4344. COMMUNITIES ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM  - EOI OPEN The Communities Environment Program (CEP) will support a wide range of small-scale, on-ground projects that aim to conserve, protect and manage our environment. The program seeks to support community groups—including those that may not be able to compete in larger and more competitive grant programs—to address local environmental priorities. The program also seeks to encourage the community to connect with their local natural environment and to build and strengthen local communities. Projects are to align with the objectives, expected outcomes and eligibility requirements of the program which can be found here. Grants can range from $2,500 to $20,000 per project and the majority of funding must be directed to on-ground activities within Chifley. Cash and/or in-kind co-contributions are encouraged but nor necessary.  The following activities are provided as a guide to the types of projects that may be suitable for a grant under the program: monitoring local flora, fauna, water quality or marine debris supporting the recovery of threatened species and/or threatened ecological communities seed collection, propagation and planting of trees and understorey to control erosion and/or rehabilitate degraded natural habitats, riverbanks, wetlands and/or coasts improving or increasing the extent of suitable habitat, vegetation linkages and available food sources for native animals, including in urban areas reducing the impact of invasive weeds, pest animals, diseases and erosion on threatened species and natural habitats installing infrastructure (such as boardwalks) or fencing to manage access to sensitive natural habitats reducing the impact of waste and litter on natural habitats (e.g. litter clean-up events, marine debris collection or litter management infrastructure) workshops to increase community skills in monitoring, conserving, and/or protecting threatened species, ecological communities or other important environmental assets. To apply, please complete an EOI form and return to my office by Tuesday, 10 September 2019.  LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS GRANTS - ROUND 2  The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships. If successful, applicants will receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships Base Grant: $500 Applicants travelling 800km - 2000km to their nominated championships: + $100 Applicants travelling internationally or greater than 2000km to their nominated championships: + $200 Round 2, 2018/2019 will close on 30 September 2019.  For further information and how to apply, visit the AIS website here.  SALUTING THEIR SERVICE - CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION Certificates of Appreciation are available under the Australian Government's Saluting Their Service Commemorations program. They are a way of expressing the nation's gratitude to those who served in the defence forces or on the home front in the Second World War or in wars, conflicts and peace operations overseas since.    Application forms to honour those who have served in a number of conflicts and events are available through my office. For more information, visit the DVA website here. FREE TAX HELP If your tax affairs are simple and you earn under $60,000, you are eligible for free help with your tax return. Please contact my office on 9625 4344 or contact@edhusic.com to book your spot with our friendly tax help volunteer. Appointments are available on Wednesday’s until 30 October 2019.  Authorised by Ed Husic, ALP, Mt Druitt