Chifley Grants And More from Ed Husic. Federal MP for Chifley

The Expressions of Interest for the Stronger Communities Programme and the Communities Environment Program close tomorrow! 

If you know a group that could use up to $20,000 for a project to improve our community or environment - complete one of the EOI forms today. 

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

Regards, 

TRONGER 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.