Grant Highlight

 

Strong and Resilient Communities (SARC) Activity – Inclusive Communities

The Australian Government is inviting organisations to apply to deliver projects under the Family and Communities Program’s Strong and Resilient Communities (SARC) Activity – Inclusive Communities grant round from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2025.

These grants aim to support equity and opportunity for Australian communities through local community-driven solutions that build self-reliance and empowerment.

Strong and Resilient Communities – Inclusive Communities grants will support the social and economic participation of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in their communities by providing funding that supports:

  •  the development of young people aged 12 to 18 years who are, or are at risk of, being disengaged,

     marginalised and having limited engagement with education/training

  •  people with disabilities and/or mental health issues to participate in their community, and work towards becoming

     and/or remaining independent and engaged

  •  vulnerable women who experience, or are at risk of, isolation or discrimination, to participate in their community and

      increase their sense of self agency and empowerment

  •  people who are unemployed to address individual barriers to social and economic participation and employment

      by increasing their capacity for engagement with existing employment,

  • community supports, and training    services, as they work towards gaining meaningful employment.

CLOSING:  3 November 2022