The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Strengthening Rural Communities program provides grants of up to $10,000 to support local organisations to uplift their communities following significant disruption from COVID-19.

FRRR is a not-for-profit organisation, who aims to connect common purposes and funding from Government, business, and philanthropy with the genuine local needs of rural people and places.

Grants could be for initiatives such as workshops, education programs or improving facilities and community equipment.

The last round, delivered in November, saw 55 local-led projects across the country shared in over $470,000 in grants.

The Federal Government has invested $5 million from 2022 to 2024 in the Rebuilding Regional Communities stream of the FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities program.

This is the final round of the Rebuilding Regional Communities stream and applications close 5pm AEDT 26 February 2024.

For further information and how to apply visit www.frrr.org.au/funding/place/src-rebuilding-regional-communities/


QUOTE ATTRIBUTABLE TO INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF AUSTRALIA:

“When we back local ideas and invest in local priorities, we get better outcomes in our communities, which is why we funded the Rebuilding Regional Communities stream – which is already investing in projects right across the country under previous rounds.”


QUOTE ATTRIBUTABLE TO FEDERAL MEMBER FOR BENDIGO, LISA CHESTERS MP:

“These grants support regional, rural and remote organisations to expand their services, and are a key part of the Albanese Government’s continued commitment to activating regional economies.”

“FRRR is based right here in Bendigo and are a trusted partner of the Federal Government.”