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The Supporting Stronger Communities (SSC) grant program provides Neighbourhood and Community Houses and Centres (NCHCs) across Australia the opportunity to apply for up to $10,000 for projects/programs that seek to promote equality and inclusion in their communities.
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​WHO CAN APPLY?
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All NCHCs located within metropolitan areas are eligible (see this document). Other NCHCs located in towns or cities with a population of more than 15,000 people are also eligible, based on postcode.
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If you are from an area with a smaller population, see Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Strengthening Rural Communities program.
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These grants are only available to NCHCs who are members of our state peak bodies.
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Only one submission will be considered per NCHCS in each round.
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Round 18
Opens: Monday 2 February
Closes: Monday 2 March
Applicants Notified: Early April
Round 19
Opens: Monday 20 July
Closes: Monday 24 August
Applicants Notified: Early October
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Summarised document of the Supporting Stronger Communities (SSC) grant program eligibility requirements, application process etc.
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Register for the info session | Tuesday, 17th February 1PM AEDT
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Download the 2026 Program Guidelines
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Download the guide on Creating a Budget
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Download the Assessment Rubric
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Download the Progress Form (PREVIEW ONLY)*
*this PDF form is for preview purposes only, it may assist your planning process. The online acquittal will be emailed out.
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Download the Final Acquittal Form (PREVIEW ONLY)*
*this PDF form is for preview purposes only, it may assist your planning process. The online acquittal will be emailed out.
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Download the Application Form (PREVIEW ONLY)*
*this PDF form is for preview purposes only, it may assist your planning process. Click the below for the online application.
Round 18!
Opens: Monday, 2nd February | Closes: Monday, 2nd March at 5PM AEDT*
Please note this link is for the FINAL submission only.
We recommend that you use the preview application form to work on your application offline before submitting.
Over 190 NCHCs across Australia have received SSC grants to deliver important initiatives.
