Community groups across Gippsland can access Federal Government grants to upgrade and improve their facilities and resources.

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said $150,000 had been allocated to upgrade local community infrastructure through round six of the #lovegippsland Stronger Communities Program (SCP).

Mr Chester is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from local groups to nominate priority projects.

EOIs open Monday January 11, 2021 and must be received in Mr Chester’s office by Monday February 8, 2021.

Mr Chester said the program provided a funding stream for hall upgrades, kitchen equipment, change room facilities and other smaller infrastructure projects that community groups often found hard to fund.

Mr Chester encourages local groups to visit my website www.darrenchester.com.au and lodge an EOI form by Monday February 8, 2021.”

Successful applicants will then be invited to complete a full submission.

Grant guidelines and further details can also be found at www.business.gov.au/scp