The Australian Government has released the Community Sector Grants Engagement Framework (the Framework) and Ways of Working Statement (WWS). 

The Framework will help the government to better design, administer, and deliver community grants. The Framework contains actions organised around 5 pillars:

  • build and maintain engagement
  • greater certainty and sufficiency of funding
  • reduce administrative burden
  • encourage diversity and flexibility
  • develop capability and promote innovation.

The WWS outlines how the government will work with the community sector. It highlights being collaborative, transparent, innovative and focused on outcomes.

The Framework was developed following public consultation in 2023 to respond to key issues facing the sector and was further shaped in consultation with the Community Services Advisory Group and an Interdepartmental Committee.

Australian Government agencies that administer community grants will use the Framework and WWS to improve consistency. 

The Framework and WWS are part of the 2024-25 Budget Measure - A Stronger and More Diverse and Independent Community Sector(Opens external website).

Find out more

Read more and download the Framework and WWS Strengthening the Community Sector.

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