Small and Vital Grants for Strengthening Rural Communities (Australia)
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and funding tier. Prepare supporting documents: Project description and objectives Community need and expected outcomes Budget and timeline Evidence of local support (letters, partnerships) Choose the appropriate grant tier: Up to $10,000 (Small Grants) Up to $50,000 (Leverage Grants) Submit the
About this opportunity
FRRR’s Small & Vital stream funds grassroots, community-led projects that strengthen remote, rural and regional communities across Australia. Grants range from $10,000 to $50,000 and support initiatives that boost local resilience, digital inclusion, climate solutions, cultural identity, volunteer capacity and community wellbeing. The program prioritises small towns, First Nations-led projects and initiatives that deliver clear, local benefit. The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) has launched the Small & Vital funding stream under its Strengthening Rural Communities program. This nationwide initiative supports locally driven projects that improve resilience, wellbeing, inclusion, cultural identity and economic participation in remote, rural and regional Australia. FRRR aims t...