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Haines opens EOI for round nine of Indi stronger communities program

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Jan 17, 2025

Federal Member for Indi, Helen Haines, is encouraging expressions of interest for grants of up to $20,000.

Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines is inviting expressions of interest for round nine of the Indi stronger communities grants program.

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Open to organisations and local governments, grants between $2500 and $20,000 are available for community projects.

“Each year, the dedication and commitment of many local organisations to building a thriving community is recognised with funding to boost their local projects,” Dr Haines said.

“Priority areas of focus for round nine of the program include boosting tourism, supporting our veterans, people with disabilities and upgrading medical and sporting facilities.”

Previous rounds have funded projects such as kitchen upgrades at the Euroa Citizens Band.

“Seeing these projects brought to reality, and the lasting benefits experienced by our communities has been an extraordinary highlight of being Indi’s Independent MP,” Dr Haines said.

A panel comprised of representatives of local governments and community groups will assess the expressions of interest, before successful proponents being invited to make applications to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.

For more information, and to submit an expression of interest, please visit helenhaines.org/grants/

Expressions of Interest must be received by 5pm on Thursday, February 13.