The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) has developed a collaborative grant program supporting flood affected communities in Victoria called The Repair Restore Renew (RRR) Grant Program.

Eligibility Criteria:

Grants from $100 to $20,000 will be provided to not-for-profit organisations that can clearly demonstrate the following:

• Projects must directly relate to communities in Victoria affected by, or impacted by, riverine and/or flash flooding during summer 2010-2011.
• Projects must be for a charitable purpose (benefit the wider community). All applications for projects with a charitable purpose will be received and considered.
• Projects which contribute to community renewal and/or rebuilding in the areas of social and community wellbeing, economic, environmental, health, education and cultural areas will be considered.
• Projects that demonstrate a benefit to the community in the medium to long term recovery process (12 to 36 months).
• Applicant organisations must have an ABN or Incorporation Certificate.

The application closing date is 24 August 2012. Applications are available from www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/repair_renew_restore.php. Contact Lisa Cook, Flood Recovery Officer, on 0417 237 587 for further information.