GREAT GRANT OPPORTUNITY

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Small Grants for Small Rural Communities Program Current Round: yes A small grants program for small rural Australian communities will offer about $900,000 a year in grants to benefit people in rural and remote communities. This collaborative approach is designed to: · Make better, targeted use of funds improving access for rural & regional communities · Provide a simpler application process · Enhance efficiency and effectiveness for philanthropic trusts and foundations who wish to support small communities What can be funded? · Not-for-profit Organisations can apply for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for communities living in small rural and remote locations in Australia, contributing to their development in social and community welfare, economic, environmental, health, education or cultural areas. · Applications from communities with a population of 10,000 or less will receive priority. · Grants will be made in amounts up to $5,000. · To be eligible, projects must be for a charitable purpose (benefit the whole community). The majority of funds are unrestricted but, as this is a collaborative program, there are some grants that are restricted to Tax Concession Charity (TCC) organisations or must be granted in Victoria; the Benalla region (Victoria) or the Far North Queensland region. · Organisations should have an ABN or Incorporation Certificate. · Organisations demonstrating community partnerships will be preferred to multiple applications from one community. What can’t be funded? · The encouragement or advancement of sport or recreation or social activities is not considered a charitable activity by the Australian Taxation Office. Applications from sporting organisations need to clearly demonstrate a benefit to the wider community. · Operational and Administration costs, Travel and Accommodation · Previous grant recipients who have not completed their final report requirements Currently, preference will be given to projects that support: · Community Infrastructure · Community Development involving Disadvantaged Children or Young People · Resettlement of Immigrants in rural Australia · Drought affected areas (Exceptional Circumstances Declared) How to Apply Application can be made to FRRR by post only and need to be posted no later than 5pm on the closing date. Please use the attached application form and confine information to the space provided. Attach a copy of your most recent financial statement and project budget. Closing Dates: 29 March and 30 September, 2010. Post Applications to: FRRR, PO BOX 41, BENDIGO VIC 3552 For Assistance: Free call 1800 170 020 or email info@frrr.org.au Correspondence: All applications will receive an acknowledgment letter.