The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) is again offering grants to support rural, regional and remote communities where they need it most.
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For this round, a small amount of the available funding is specifically set aside for projects within the Taree area, especially those relating to culture, tourism, arts and heritage activities.
This is the 33rd round of FRRR’s Small Grants for Rural Communities (SGRC) program, and more than $350,000 is available in grants of up to $5000 to enable local not-for-profit groups to implement projects and activities that strengthen their communities. Priority is given to projects in communities of 10,000 people or fewer.
Program manager Jacki Dimond explains that SGRC is FRRR’s longest running and most flexible program, designed specifically to meet the diverse needs of rural, regional and remote communities.
“Local organisations and leaders in rural communities are well-placed to identify their own solutions to their local issues. Our collectively-funded grant programs are driven by communities, with the areas of focus designed in response to the needs and priorities they identify.
“Funds are available for a wide range of projects including those that strengthen health and wellbeing of residents, foster inclusive and vibrant communities, build the capacity of local community groups, enhance community infrastructure, or strengthen local economic prosperity,” said Ms Dimond.
Ms Dimond explains that the Small Grants for Rural Communities program is deliberately broad, but prioritises projects that will achieve positive and enduring outcomes for communities across areas that underpin vibrant, sustainable and adaptive rural, regional and remote communities.
Some examples of the diverse projects that have been funded previously in NSW include:
- Better showcasing the Tinonee Historical Society’s museum to the community and potential visitors through restoration of signage.
- Supporting the Surf Life Saving Lower North Coast Club’s ongoing operations via a priority training program.
- Enhancing the smooth delivery of the annual Manning Winter Festival through upgrading its webpage and signage and supporting venue hire.
- Preserving heritage in the Taree area through the construction of a purpose-built ‘dairy’ shed to display an interactive collection of dairy items for the Cundletown and Lower Manning Historical Society.
Applications close March 28, 2018. Applicants should carefully review the guidelines, which are available from the Small Grants for Rural Communities page, and apply through our Grants Gateway. There are also links to case studies of previously funded projects
