The E³Program - Encouraging Educational Excellence - seeks to ensure that quality education remains accessible to children in rural and remote communities regardless of climatic and economic conditions.
Young people in rural and regional areas are more likely than those in cities to face problems of access, quality and limited choice in pursuing and completing their education. Through collaboration with local agencies and sponsored partnerships with individuals and corporations, the E³ program will be able to extend the educational resources and individualised learning support that rural students require.
The program is an initiative of the RASF and delivered in collaboration with the FRRR – Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal.
Who is eligible to apply for E³ Grants?
· Applications for funding will be accepted from incorporated not for profit organisations and education organisations in rural and regional NSW.
· The beneficiaries of grants should be preschool, primary or secondary students
· Requests from individuals or families will be considered only if they are submitted by an incorporated not for profit organisation
What can be funded?
· Projects must encourage academic excellence in literacy and numeracy
· Material aid, tuition fees, library books, skill development workshops or extra-curricular activities
· Grants may range from $500 to $25,000, however the majority of grants are under 10,000.
· Grants will generally be for one year only but longer periods may be considered
· From time to time the Program may identify priority areas for support
Reporting:
· A project and financial report is required on completion of the project
· Occasional running reports and photographs, where appropriate, may be requested as a means of monitoring progress
· Where possible, site visits by representatives of the RASF or FRRR may be arranged
How to Apply:
· Provide one copy of the application to FRRR by POST ONLY
· Applications should include documentation about incorporation, tax status, financial statements and ABN
Applications Close 6th August 2010.
Applicants will be notified within 6 to 8 weeks of closing dates.
Grant seeker enquiries can be made on freecall 1800 170 020 or email info@frrr.org.au
Post: FRRR, E³ Program, PO BOX 41, BENDIGO VIC 3552
