FRRR/ANZ Seeds of Renewal Program
Fostering Enterprise in Small Rural Communities affected by Drought
Seeds of Renewal is a small grants program providing funding to small, rural and regional not-for-profit organisations for projects and activities to aid the growth of their community.
This program aims to be simple, with a straight forward and swift application and approval process.
What can be funded?: Drought affected communities in an EC (Exceptional Circumstances) declared region
- Projects with a charitable purpose
- Applications from not-for-profit organisations with an ABN; and
- Communities that have a population of 15,000 people or less.
Preference will be given to applications that address the following criteria
- Creating community enterprise
- Initiating community projects to develop the local economy, tourism or culture
- Fostering growth and community momentum.
- Community based responses to water sustainability issues.
How to Apply: Closing date is 30 April 2007 and applications can be submitted to FRRR by post only.
For more information please email info@frrr.org.au or contact Council's Grants Coordinator Jodi Bjorksten on 5795 2010.
For more information: Marli Kelly on 0409 410 178 [22 February 2007]
For details/interview call the Editor on (03) 5798 1858