Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell is encouraging members of organisations to apply for the Strengthening Rural Communities grant program.
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, FRRR, has been funded by the Federal Government to provide grants of up to $10,000 to help organisations across regional, rural and remote Australia boost communities.
Mr Birrell said the program was to help the work of regional and rural organisations and their members.
“Local organisations are the backbone of regional communities and consistently provide opportunities for people to come together whatever the event, sport, occasion or hobby they specialise in,” he said.
“From COVID to recent flood events our community groups continue to be disrupted leading to reduce numbers, limited fundraising opportunities as well as opportunities to organise community events and projects.
“These groups need to be supported to ensure they can bounce back to normal operation as well as remaining sustainable for the benefit of people living in regional and rural areas like Nicholls.
“These grants focus on a broad range of projects and include funds for volunteer support, events and activities, enhancing community spaces, and developing services to support local vulnerable people.”
Mr Birrell encouraged community groups to also look at other grant opportunities, which may be available through the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal.
Applications close at 5pm on February 26. .
