Eligibility Criteria

FRRR has wide and flexible grant-making powers.  Any not-for-profit organisation can apply for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for communities living in small rural and remote locations in Australia, contributing to their development in social and community welfare, economic, environmental, health, education or cultural areas.

Applications from community-based not for profit organisations will be prioritised.  Organisations do not need to have any specific tax status to receive funding.  Some grant programs have more specific criteria, and you should review the funding guidelines for more information.

Projects approved by FRRR must have a charitable purpose. This means it must benefit the wider community.

All projects that offer clear public benefit for communities living in small rural and remote locations in Australia, contributing to their development in social and community welfare, economic, environmental, health, education or cultural areas will be considered.

If the project will benefit only members of an organization, or only supports the advancement or promotion of sport, recreation and social activities it may not be eligible. Please see the program guidelines, or the Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

If you have previously received a grant from FRRR and have not provided a report and financial acquittal, you may not be considered eligible.

Applications are assessed against the following criteria:

  • Offers a clear public benefit for some or all of the community living in rural, regional and/or remote Australia.
  • Contributes to rural and regional renewal, regeneration and development in Australia in social, economic, environmental, health, education or cultural areas.
  • Enjoys demonstrable community support, for example, is based on a community plan endorsed by the community.
  • Has a good prospect of longer-term viability and impact.
  • Involves partnerships or leverages financial and/or in kind contributions.
  • Is differentiated from similar projects already in existence.
  • Is supported by viable project management arrangements and a financially sound organisation (audited financial statements to be provided).
  • Offers value for money - both to the community and FRRR.
  • Has clear outcomes or performance indicators against which the project can be evaluated.
  • Demonstrates innovation.
  • Needs FRRR grant support to ensure its success.
  • Is consistent with funding priorities set by FRRR from time to time and reflects FRRR's current strategic objectives.