Budget includes grants for social benefit projects

Central Coast organisations could receive a significant boost through the Stronger Communities Program announced in the 2015 budget, according to Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP.

“Our community in the Robertson electorate will receive funding of $150,000 per year over two years, to support projects that deliver social benefits,” Ms Wicks said.

“It’s a fantastic initiative, and I’ll be consulting widely with local community organisations across the Coast, in communities like Killcare and Springfield …to identify high priority projects.

“Between $1,000 and $20,000 will be made available to not-for-profit organisations like Rotary Groups or Progress Associations that reflect and represent the lifeblood of our communities.

“Grants will fund projects that will yield significant social benefits and can be delivered within the two-year lifespan of the program – and help them get ahead.”

Ms Wicks said the program will provide $45 million over two years across Australia to fund small capital projects in local communities.

“I look forward to seeing new local projects for a stronger community, and to the people of the Central Coast benefitting from this program.”

Media release,
12 May 2015
Tim Sowden, Office of
Lucy Wicks MP