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Strong & Resilient Communities (SARC)

The Strong & Resilient Communities (SARC) grant program provides Neighbourhood and Community Houses and Centres (NCHCs) with the opportunity to access up to $15,000 to support the social and economic participation of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in their local communities within a 6-month period.​​​​​​

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​Eligible projects will deliver group or individual services designed to improve participant wellbeing, social connection, resilience, independence, and life skills to:

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  • Support young people aged 12–18 who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from school, employment or training.

  • Support people with disability to increase independence and participation in their community.

  • Support unemployed individuals to build skills, networks and pathways to employment or education.

  • Support vulnerable and disadvantaged women, including those experiencing social isolation or discrimination, to strengthen self-agency and engage in the community or economy.​​​

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WHO CAN APPLY?

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  • These grants are only available to NCHCs who are members of our state peak bodies.

  • Only one submission will be considered per NCHCS in each round.

  • Applicants must be willing to collect basic participant data for reporting. â€‹

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Before you begin your application determine whether your project meets the eligibility criteria by reading the applicant guidelines. If you are unsure, contact Jarrah on 0428 964 817 or jarrah@anhca.org

Download our Applicant Recommendations to get started. 

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         *this PDF form is for preview purposes only, it may assist your planning process. The online acquittal will be emailed out.

*this PDF form is for preview purposes only, it may assist your planning process. The online acquittal will be emailed out.

*this PDF form is for preview purposes only, it may assist your planning process. The online acquittal will be emailed out.

*this PDF form is for preview purposes only, it may assist your planning process. Click the below for the online application.

*this PDF form is for preview purposes only, it may assist your planning process. Click the below for the online application.

Round 1!
Opens: Monday 1st September 2025 | Closes: Monday 29th September 5pm AEDT*
*Strictly no late submissions, note that 5pm closing time is in AEDT time.

Please note that although you cannot save your progress, we recommend that you use the preview application form to work on your application offline before submitting.

Summarised document of the Strong & Resilient Communities (SARC) Grant program eligibility requirements, application process etc.

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