Sheds across the region have until July 26 to apply for funding across three categories: health, wellbeing and events (up to $8000 per application), shed improvements (up to $8000) and equipment (up to $5000).

"The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough for many Australians, and it is vitally important that Shed Members remained connected to their community during this time," Minister for Health and Aged Care, Greg Hunt, said.

"As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting Men's Sheds, we provided $500,000 to Sheds around Australia in the latest round of NDSP grants and $6.4 million in grant funding to support Men's Sheds since 2013."

The Federal member for Lyne, Dr David Gillespie, encouraged all Sheds across the region to apply.

"Men's Sheds are friendly and inclusive settings where men can meet to work on a project shoulder to shoulder, or just spend time together, to support each other's mental and physical wellbeing," he said.

"Our government is committed to ensuring that even during the pandemic, members can stay in touch and continue to be providing meaningful contributions to their communities."

Under the last round of grants the Dungog Men's Shed received $3,070 and Gloucester $4000 for tools and equipment while the Tea Gardens-Haws Nest Men's Shed received $2,846 for health, wellbeing and events.

Applications for the next round of Men's Sheds grants is open until July 26.Apply at: mensshed.org/development-grants.