What is the Stronger Communities Grant Programme Round 10

The Stronger Communities Grant Programme Round 10 opened on September 21. This page is still being updated with EOI instructions for each electorate. If you can't see instructions for your electorate either contact your local MP or check back in a couple days for an update.

Don't miss the webinar on October 7 at 7pm - More information below!

Scouts Victoria is an eligible entity, and can act as a Project Sponsor for Scout Groups to apply. To apply, Groups will need to pick and submit an eligible project for funding. All Scout Groups, Campsites, and other Formations are strongly encouraged to apply for a Stronger Communities grant.

Scout Groups are not eligible to apply for this grant alone - You must apply with Scouts Victoria as your 'Project Sponsor'

What Projects Are Eligible?

All Groups should review the grant opportunity guidelines and the eligible grant activities to find a suitable project.

1. Your project must meet the project outcomes, and align with one or more of the program objectives (Program Guidelines - Section 2.2)
   
2. Your project must be considered an eligible grant activity (Program Guidelines - Section 5)
   

How to Submit an EOI

1. Review the grant opportunity and read the program guidelines
   
2. Choose a project for your Group
   
3. Contact grants.manager@team.scoutsvictoria.com.au to let us know your Group is applying and what project you are putting forward - We will help check that your project will be considered eligible 
4. Find your Group's federal electorate by visiting electorate.aec.gov.au
   
5. Check the list below to find how to submit an EOI in your electorate
   
6. Submit your EOI to your MP and Scouts Victoria (with Scouts Victoria as a Project Sponsor)

Scout Groups are not eligible to apply for this grant alone - You must apply with Scouts Victoria as your 'Project Sponsor'

Submitting your EOI

In addition to submitting your EOI to your local MP, all Group grants need to be registered with Scouts Victoria. All Stronger Communities Grants must be sponsored by Scouts Victoria. Please forward a copy of your submitted EOI to grants.manager@team.scoutsvictoria.com.au. You can view the full policy and procedure for Group grants in the Grants for Groups Guide.

Support for Groups

The Scouts Victoria Grants Team is here to support your Group applying for a Stronger Communities grant. If you have any questions, need support scoping your project, or need support writing your EOI, please contact grants.manager@team.scoutsvictoria.com.au or call 1800 SCOUTS. If you are applying for a property improvement project, you may wish to contact the Property Team on property@team.scoutsvictoria.com.au for advice and guidance to scope your project.

Webinar

We will be hosting a webinar on October 7 at 7pm to help Groups understand what is the Stronger Communities Grant Programme, what projects are eligible, and how they can apply. The webinar will run on Teams. All Groups applying for a Stronger Communities grant are encouraged to send a representative.

Register for the webinar here!

---