Key information
- Status: Not open for application
- Grant amount: From $50,000
Program objective
The objective of Minister's Community Benefit Fund - Strategic Projects is to allow for the provision of grants in support of:
- activities, events, initiatives or projects in portfolios for which the Minister is responsible
- community needs that arise unexpectedly throughout the year and/or are time sensitive.
This program is administered by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Grant recipients
Recipients for this program were selected to meet the program objectives.
Eligible recipients were invited to participate and were required to meet the objectives.
What was approved
Approved for Ricky Stuart House Limited
The John Fordham House project will develop a best-practice home in regional NSW, fostering independence, social connection and skills development.
$5,139,894 was approved by
Minister for Regional NSWDate approved
June 2025Location of the project
Tralee 2620About the grant
Applications approved
3
Applications received
3
Minister's Community Benefit Fund - Strategic Projects
Program term
31/12/2027What was approved
Approved for Australian Rugby League Commission Ltd
NRL Women's Magic Round will be a new annual event, held over 3 years as part of the NRLW Premiership, where all 12 teams play over a single weekend. Rounds will be held in various locations in regional NSW. The project will also include additional community programs.
$6,000,000 was approved by
Minister for Regional NSWDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
RegionalLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
Minister's Community Benefit Fund - Strategic Projects
Program term
Invoices must be submitted by 31 October 2027What was approved
Approved for Australian Rugby League Commission Limited
The NRL and PCYC Schoolboy and Schoolgirl Cup program addresses a critical community need by promoting physical activity, social cohesion, and youth development. The initiative focuses on building skills, character, and leadership among youth, particularly in regional and vulnerable communities across NSW.
$271,950 was approved by
Minister for Regional NSWDate approved
February 2025Location of the project
NSWLocation of the recipient
Moore Park 2021About the grant
Applications approved
3
Applications received
3
Minister's Community Benefit Fund - Strategic Projects
Program term
30/05/2026Support and contact
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development