The federal government’s Strengthening Rural Communities program of grants is now open for applications.

This program aims to give not-for-profit organisations in regional communities funding for a broad range of initiatives that benefit local communities as they emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Two funding streams are currently available to rebuilding regional communities.

Stream 1 offers up to $10,000 for communities with less than 50,000 people.

Stream 2 offers $10,001-$50,000 for communities classified as remote, regional or rural. 

A broad range of charitable projects are considered under this program, including:

· Delivering, or providing activities, events, programs and services.

· Purchasing or hiring equipment and materials.

· Community infrastructure projects.

· Organisational capacity building.

· Community resource development.

There is a total funding pool of $300,000 in Stream 1 for this round of applications, which closes Wednesday 1 March.

For more information on grants eligibility and how to apply, go to the website.

https://rdahc.grantguru.com.au/grant/frrr-strengthening-rural-communities-program-rebuilding-regional-communities/