Deadline: 21-Feb-23
The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) is inviting applications for the Yulgilbar Foundation Fund to support communities in the Clarence Valley and surrounding regions who have a desire and need to strengthen their capacity and resilience in response to the 2019/20 bushfires, flooding and continued challenges across the region.
It will help to:
- Build organisational and community capacity;
- Develop or extend education and employment pathways;
- Leverage artistic endeavours; and
- Support locally-led environmental sustainability initiatives.
Funding Information
These grants are available thanks to the generous support of The Yulgilbar Foundation. There will be approximately $350,000 available in Round 2. Eligible organisations are invited to apply for grants of up to $50,000. While all requests will be considered,.
Priority will be given to:
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Projects that support communities in the Clarence Valley Shire and neighbouring Local Government Areas, being:
- Richmond Valley Shire; Kyogle Council; Tenterfield Shire; Glenn Innes Severn Council; Bellingen Shire; Coffs Harbour City Council; Armidale Regional Council; Nambucca Valley Council; and Kempsey Shire Council;
- Projects that have broad benefits, are optimistic and forward-looking; and
- Projects initiated and delivered by local community groups and not-for-profits.
What can be Funded?
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A broad range of charitable projects will be considered under this program, including:
- Delivering, or providing activities, events, programs and services;
- Purchasing or hiring equipment and materials;
- Community infrastructure projects;
- Organisational capacity building;
- Community resource development.
Geographical Focus
- This program will support communities in the Clarence Valley and surrounding regions in NSW. Priority will be given to projects that support communities in the Clarence Valley Shire, and neighbouring Local Government Areas.
Eligibility Criteria
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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. If you are unsure if your organisation is a registered not-for-profit (for example, if you are a Co-operative, Other Unincorporated Entity, Public Company or Trust), please contact FRRR;
- Project must offer clear public benefit (i.e. has a charitable purpose);
- Not-for-profit organisations with or without DGR-1 endorsement are eligible;
- Organisations can submit one application per grant round; and
- Projects must be in a remote, rural or regional area.
Ineligible
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Please note, you will be considered ineligible if the:
- Application is submitted by individuals, sole traders, private or commercial businesses (as per the submitted ABN);
- Application is submitted by an organisation that is not a legal entity, without the written consent of the governing / partnering body who holds the ABN / Incorporation number;
- Application is submitted without required financial documentation;
- Final report/s from any FRRR grants awarded in the previous seven years have not been acquitted (delivery organisations should check with legal organisation to see if there are any outstanding final reports);
- Application is for a project or activity that has already occurred / is occurring prior to the announcement of funding;
- Application is incomplete. NOTE: Due to the volume of applications received, applications are assessed based on the documentation received at the time of application. FRRR is unlikely to follow up missing documentation after applications have been submitted.
For more information, visit FRRR.
For more information, visit https://frrr.org.au/funding/disaster-resilience-and-climate-solutions/the-yulgilbar-foundation-fund/