Rural Community Funding
The Nationals Member for Benalla, Bill Sykes, has urged not-for-profit organisations throughout the Benalla Electorate to apply for funding through the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal “Seeds of Renewal” grants program.
Dr Sykes said the “Seeds for Renewal” program, sponsored by the ANZ Bank, targets rural communities with a population less than 15,000 people. Applications will be accepted from not-for-profit organisations with an ABN.
Preference will be given to applications which address the criteria of creating community wellbeing, supporting volunteer initiatives at a local community level and bringing diversity to the community’s economy.
Dr Sykes said it is important to note that priority will be given to applications within drought affected communities in an EC (Exceptional Circumstances) declared region who propose projects that aid the renewal and sustainability of their communities.
“This has been a valuable program and a number of community organisations in the Benalla Electorate were successful in the last round of grants,” Dr Sykes said. “Successful applicants included Alpine Valleys Community Program, Euroa Historical & Genealogical Society Inc, Mansfield Agricultural Land Trust Farm and Waminda Community House in Benalla.”
Dr Sykes said he was constantly asked about government funding for rural communities during his visits around the electorate.
“Small communities often do not have the resources which they require so I am very aware and supportive of the need to secure funding from other sources.”
As part of the 2008 grants program $450,000 has been made available for projects within rural Victoria. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to not-for-profit organisations with an ABN.
Dr Sykes concluded, “I encourage groups within the electorate to develop a good submission by carefully studying the selection criteria”.
Application forms and guidelines can be obtained from www.frrr.org.au and must be submitted by post to PO Box 41, Bendigo, 3550 before 5pm Wednesday 14 May 2008. FRRR also have an info number 1800 170 020.
Further information and copies of a “Funding Guide for the Benalla Electorate” can also be obtained by phoning grants researcher, Peta Clark at Bill Sykes’ office on 5762 2100.
Dr Sykes said the “Seeds for Renewal” program, sponsored by the ANZ Bank, targets rural communities with a population less than 15,000 people. Applications will be accepted from not-for-profit organisations with an ABN.
Preference will be given to applications which address the criteria of creating community wellbeing, supporting volunteer initiatives at a local community level and bringing diversity to the community’s economy.
Dr Sykes said it is important to note that priority will be given to applications within drought affected communities in an EC (Exceptional Circumstances) declared region who propose projects that aid the renewal and sustainability of their communities.
“This has been a valuable program and a number of community organisations in the Benalla Electorate were successful in the last round of grants,” Dr Sykes said. “Successful applicants included Alpine Valleys Community Program, Euroa Historical & Genealogical Society Inc, Mansfield Agricultural Land Trust Farm and Waminda Community House in Benalla.”
Dr Sykes said he was constantly asked about government funding for rural communities during his visits around the electorate.
“Small communities often do not have the resources which they require so I am very aware and supportive of the need to secure funding from other sources.”
As part of the 2008 grants program $450,000 has been made available for projects within rural Victoria. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to not-for-profit organisations with an ABN.
Dr Sykes concluded, “I encourage groups within the electorate to develop a good submission by carefully studying the selection criteria”.
Application forms and guidelines can be obtained from www.frrr.org.au and must be submitted by post to PO Box 41, Bendigo, 3550 before 5pm Wednesday 14 May 2008. FRRR also have an info number 1800 170 020.
Further information and copies of a “Funding Guide for the Benalla Electorate” can also be obtained by phoning grants researcher, Peta Clark at Bill Sykes’ office on 5762 2100.
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