| New Area Assistance Round |
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 The Area Assistance Scheme (AAS) is a regional community development program run by the Department of Community Services. It provides grants to local councils and non-government organisations for projects that improve community well being and how communities function. The AAS works within a whole-of-government framework to deliver its outcomes.Who can apply? Incorporated non-profit community organisations, councils or regional organisations of councils, that have a current Australian Business Number (ABN). AAS funding is available only in the following regions; Central Coast, Hunter, Illawarra, Macarthur, North Coast and Western Sydney. Applicants must also meet the Eligibility Criteria as stated in the Funding Guide. All applicants must have a Registration Code before they can apply for Area Assistance Scheme (AAS) funding. If you do not have a Registration Code your project application will not be accepted. This Registration Code is available from your Community Project Officer (CPO) at your local Council for local projects and sub-regional projects, or from the Area Assistance Scheme Senior Regional Strategies Officer (SRSO) for regional projects. Applications close 10 October 2008. For more information visit: http://www2.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/funding/2433.html |