The Nationals Member for Eastern Region, PETER HALL encourages non-profit organisations to consider applying for grants from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR).
“The Small Grants for Small Rural Communities program is now open for applications and prioritises funding for rural communities of 10,000 people or less,” Mr Hall said.
“My office receives many calls for help from community groups looking for funding for worthy projects. This round of FRRR funding focuses on small communities, and many towns in the Eastern Victoria region are eligible to apply.
“Around $500,000 in funding is available each year and grants of up to $5000 are available for small rural and regional non-profit organisations that have projects and activities to aid the sustainability of their community.”
Preference is given to applications which address community hardship in drought affected areas; community infrastructure; resettlement of immigrants in rural Australia; and retention of young people in rural and regional Australia.
The closing date for this first round of funding is March 28, 2008.
“I encourage potential applicants to make a strong submission that targets the stated criteria,”
Mr Hall said.
“I am aware of a wonderful initiative that won funding by a volunteer group in another part of the State.. This group of ageing parents used their funding to lobby politicians in Melbourne and to commission a design for a house to accommodate their severely disabled children and a full-time carer.”
He said the grants had been made possible by the support of several trusts and organisations including The R E Ross Trust, The Myer Foundation, The Pratt Foundation, The William Buckland Foundation and Perpetual Trustees.
It is also supported by The Sylvia & Charles Viertel Foundation, DoTaRS, The Ian Potter Foundation, The Yulgibar Foundation, The Estate of the Late Edward Wilson Trust and FRRR, which administers the program.
Application forms, guidelines and further information can be obtained from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal website at www.frrr.org.au
More information can also be obtained by calling 1800 170 020 or emailing info@frr.org.au
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