{"id":9954,"date":"2021-01-19T01:03:15","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T01:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/?p=9954"},"modified":"2021-01-19T01:03:15","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T01:03:15","slug":"150000-grants-pool-for-newcastle-community-groups-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/2021\/01\/19\/150000-grants-pool-for-newcastle-community-groups-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"$150,000 GRANTS POOL FOR NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY GROUPS NOW OPEN"},"content":{"rendered":"

Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2021 Newcastle Stronger Communities Program (NSCP) which gives local community groups the chance to secure grants of up to $20,000.
\nFederal Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon said a total funding pool of $150,000 would be available for local organisations to undertake small capital projects.
\nMs Claydon said the rules had changed from previous years in recognition of the extra financial pressure brought to bear on community organisations by COVID-19.
\n\u201cThis year, a special round of the program will allow local organisations to apply for up to 100 per cent of the funding for projects which will improve local community participation.
\n\u201cCommunity-based, not-for-profit organisations are eligible to apply for grants of between $2,500 and $20,000.
\n\u201cLocal Government can apply for up to 50 per cent of eligible expenditure for grants between $5,000 and $20,000.\u201d
\nMs Claydon said the many community organisations had being doing it tough as a result of the pandemic.
\n\u201cCash-strapped community organisations often struggle to raise funds, leaving important projects stuck on the backburner. These grants can help to make them a reality.
\n\u201cA wide range of projects could be eligible for funding from building renovations to facilities upgrades or new equipment. I encourage all eligible groups to consider applying.\u201d
\nSome of the NSCP recipients of the previous round include:<\/strong><\/p>\n