Local community groups and not-for-profits in rural Victorian communities impacted by 2022-23 floods are encouraged to apply for grants up to $20,000 for projects that will support their community’s recovery.
In partnership with Suncorp and AAMI, the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal is offering $300,000 for initiatives that build resilience and support medium to long-term recovery of communities affected by the flooding and storms that occurred in specified local government areas between October 6, 2022 and January 13, 2023.
Funded through the Rebuilding Futures program, these responsive grants are available for proactive initiatives that are community-led.
FRRR’s disaster resilience and recovery lead Nina O’Brien said extreme weather events, like the flooding and storms experienced by rural Victorian regions late last year, affected every community member, especially those who were most vulnerable and rely on community organisations for support.
“We encourage community groups to be inclusive with their initiative ideas and consider how their project can support community members from all nationalities, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds,” Ms O’Brien said.
“We also encourage community groups to think outside the box when it comes to infrastructure and equipment projects by considering resilient materials and harnessing clever use of design to decrease future impacts of natural disasters.”
A Grantseeker Workshop, including a Q&A, on the Rebuilding Future’s grant program will be held online from noon to 1pm on Wednesday, June 7.
Applications close on July 6.
For more information and to register for the Grantseeker Workshop, visit www.frrr.org.au/Rebuilding-Futures
WHO CAN APPLY
Communities in the following local government areas that were impacted by the flooding and storm disaster events — which occurred between October 6, 2022 and January 13, 2023 — are eligible to apply for funds up to $20,000 for medium to long-term recovery projects.
- Benalla Rural City
- Campaspe Shire
- City of Greater Shepparton
- Gannawarra Shire
- Loddon Shire
- Mansfield Shire
- Mitchell Shire
- Moira Shire
- Murrindindi Shire
- Strathbogie Shire