The Australian Government continues to invest in the liveability, sustainability and resilience of regional, rural and remote communities - partnering with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) to provide more than $480,000 in grants to 58 locally-led projects across the country.
Delivered through FRRR's Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program, grants of up to $10,000 will support local organisations to reinvigorate their communities, following significant disruption from COVID-19.
From improving equipment and facilities at community hubs, to workshops and education programs that will increase community engagement - these small-scale projects will be high impact. Projects included in this final round of the Government's investment in the program include:
- In Tumut, NSW, where $10,000 will support the training of 10 volunteer mentors to address isolation, loneliness and disengagement of young people for the Tumut Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
- In Darwin, NT, where $9,693 will support remote First Nations entrepreneurs and organisations to connect and learn post-pandemic by purchasing outdoor furniture, equipment and signage to establish a culturally appropriate events and meeting space.
- In Bridgetown, WA, where $5,096 will strengthen organisational capacity to attract new Men's Shed members and provide safe working conditions.
The funding is part of the Australian Government's $5 million investment from 2022 to 2024 in the Rebuilding Regional Communities (RRC) stream of FRRR's SRC program.
A total of 400 projects have been supported over the eight funding rounds.
