The Sidney Myer Fund in partnership with the Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association (ANHCA) delivers the Supporting Stronger Communities (SSC) grant program.

The Supporting Stronger Communities (SSC) grant enables Neighbourhood and Community Houses and Centres the opportunity to access up to $10,000 in grant funding to address poverty and disadvantage to strengthen their local communities. The grants are aimed at towns or cities with a population of more than 15,000 people.

Applicants are only able to receive funding once every 2 years. In 2023 there are 3 funding rounds with the following closing dates:

  • Round 12: 16 March
  • Round 13 : 13 July
  • Round 14 : 21 September

Read more: For eligibility and program criteria, how to prepare for and make an application, visit the Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association website.

Applications for Round 12 close: Thursday 16 March 2023.

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