State MP for Oatley, Mark Coure, said the funding will provide a lifeline to local community groups who are continuing to navigate the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“From Riverwood Community Centre to 3 Bridges Community, all of our outstanding local organisations have worked tirelessly over the past 18 months to safeguard the health and wellbeing of local residents and their families,” Mr Coure said.
“As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, this funding will provide vital support so that these organisations can continue to carry out the amazing work that they do.”
Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, Alister Henskens, said that $22 million is available through the Social Sector Support Fund to help address medium-term service needs for charities and not-for-profits.
“The social services sector has worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to ensure the continuity of critical support for the community’s most vulnerable people,” Minister Henskens said.
“These grants give a hand-up to organisations as they gradually return to business-as-usual, helping them address any financial barriers to service delivery.”
The grants are open to organisations who did not receive JobSaver or JobSaver Not-For Profit and are working across child and family services, domestic violence, homelessness, health, disability and animal welfare sectors.
The funding aims to ease financial pressures for not-for-profits who have seen a decline in their revenue and can be used to assist with brokering services and support for clients.
For more information and to apply: dcj.smartygrants.com.au/SSSF-OpenApplications.
