Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell is encouraging local councils and their communities to collaborate and apply now for funding from the Stronger Country Communities Fund.
“Applications for round five are open until 23 September with the NSW Government advising councils in the electorate that $10,429,841 is available to the Upper Hunter,” Mr Layzell said.
“The councils are aware of what money is available to them and the balance of the allocation open to eligible community organisations.”
The funding breakdown includes $7,196,862 for councils with the community able to share in $3,232,979;
Council: Mid-Coast Council
Total: $2,876,565
Council Allocation: $1,991,710
Community Allocation: $884,855
Council: Dungog Shire Council
Total: $1,356,795
Council Allocation: $932,796
Community Allocation: $423,999
Council: Singleton Council
Total: $1,577,773
Council Allocation: $1,084,719
Community Allocation: $493,054
Council: Muswellbrook Shire Council
Total: $1,480,387
Council Allocation: $1,017,766
Community Allocation: $462,621
Council: Upper Hunter Shire Council
Total: $1,444,759
Council Allocation: $993,272
Community Allocation: $451,487
Council: Mid-Western Regional Council
Total: $1,693,562
Council Allocation: $1,176,599
Community Allocation: $516,963
Round five of the Stronger Country Communities Fund is open to regional councils and Joint Organisations, eligible community organisations and Local Aboriginal Land Councils.
The fund helps local communities deliver facilities that are a part of our everyday lives, projects such as bike paths, sports fields, main street upgrades, playgrounds and community centres.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the NSW Government remains committed to growing regional communities and economies.
“Year on year, our regions continue to grow and become home to more diverse communities and the Stronger Country Communities Fund is making regional NSW communities a great place, not only to visit, but to live, raise a family and thrive,” Mr Toole said.
“Over the past four rounds of the Fund, we have provided $500 million to more than 2,000 local grassroots projects which are making a huge difference across every single Local Government Area in regional NSW.”
All eligible applicants are encouraged to check the Department of Regional NSW’s website and review the guidelines: www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/stronger-country-communities-fund-round-5.
Photo Captions:
Photo One: Singleton State Emergency Service received $260,000 from the Stronger Country Communities Fund towards a new shed and training tower.
Photo Two: Highbrook Park, Muswellbrook received $130,000 from the Stronger Country Communities Fund for improvements to the spectator area in front of the grandstand.
