Agency: Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Closing: 24 October 2024 or when all funding has been allocated, whichever occurs first.
Eligibility:
- be a legal entity
- be the key driver of the project
- have an Australian Business Number (ABN).
The Thriving Communities Program consists of small grants for projects that built social capital through facilitating:
- community group participation
- a sense of belonging
- equity of access.
Projects that meet the aims of the program may include:
- physical infrastructure – new and expanded
- plant and equipment
- events to enhance community wellbeing and engagement, including promotional expenses capped at 10% of the grant
- training such as first aid, mental health first aid, child safe, cultural awareness and inclusion.
The grants support projects that can be completed within 12 months.
The Thriving Communities Program is non-competitive which means each application is assessed as it is submitted.
Grants of $20,000 up to $50,000 are available. Total funding available for all grants in 2022–2023 was $600,000.
