Deadline: 1-Mar-23
The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) is seeking applications for the Small and Vital funding stream (S&V) under the Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program.
The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Small and Vital stream (S&V) gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities.
Priorities
- Projects that support communities in remote, rural or regional Australia with fewer than 15,000 people;
- Projects initiated and delivered by local community groups and not-for profits;
- Organisations that do not have DGR status.
Funding Information
- This round, grants up to $10,000 are available.
What can be funded?
- A broad range of charitable projects are considered under this program, including:
- Delivering, or providing activities, events, programs and services;
- Purchasing or hiring equipment and materials;
- Community infrastructure projects;
- Activities and resources that will strengthen your organisation (capacity building); and
- Community resource development. For the Small and Vital stream, additional specific funding is available for:
- Indigenous Australians or health and wellbeing projects that support disadvantaged women and children nationally;
- Projects that improve physical health and local food security and sustainable local food systems nationally;
- Projects that support digital inclusion in QLD and NT; and
- Projects in the Wiluna and Lenora Shire in WA.
Outcomes
Projects funded must align with one or more of the following charitable outcomes:
- Bringing people and community organisations together to foster stronger, more resilient communities;
- Fostering and celebrating a sense of identity, diversity and cultural connection within the community;
- Supporting diverse groups within remote, rural and regional communities including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, those living with disability, and LGBTIQA+;
- Improving community health and social wellbeing;
- Enabling people to develop skills, knowledge and confidence to lead and contribute to the prosperity and renewal of their community;
- Building a sustainable volunteer base and/or supporting the wellbeing of volunteers;
- Celebrating and resourcing volunteer-led efforts;
- Increasing access and inclusion for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, including remote communities;
- Enhancing places where communities gather;
- Promoting connection to place and enabling initiatives that champion a community’s social, cultural or economic aspirations;
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must meet the following criteria:
- Applicant organisations must be a not-for-profit organisation with either an Incorporation Certificate and/or an ABN.
- Project must be for charitable purposes and offer clear public benefit;
- Not-for-profit organisations with or without DGR-1 endorsement are eligible; and
- Projects must benefit communities in remote, rural or regional Australia.
For more information, visit FRRR.