The devastating Bushfires that occurred across Victoria in January and February 2009 has left a lasting impression upon the psyche of our nation. For the 31 communities and thousands of individuals affected by the Bushfires many lost property, community infrastructure, community services, treasured possessions, and most devastatingly friends, neighbours and loved ones.

The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR)

has in response developed a collaborative grants program

supporting 2009 Victorian Bushfire affected or impacted

communities - The Repair Restore Renew Grants Program.

This approach demonstrates FRRR’s unique ability, commitment and responsibility for ensuring that support for bushfire affected communities is strategically developed and ensures that we are in partnership with communities as they rebuild for the long term.

What can be funded?

Grants from $1,000 and up to $30,000 will be provided to organisations that can clearly demonstrate the following

·         Projects must be for a charitable purpose ie: for the broader community benefit.  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 which are identified as part of the community recovery plans and by Community Recovery Committees in bushfire affected communities will receive priority

·         Projects requiring assistance and can demonstrate a benefit in the medium to long term (12-36 months after the fires)

·         Projects that avoid replication and are complementary to other funding sources

·         Not for Profit organisations with an ABN or Incorporation Certificate, will be eligible for consideration.

·         The program has stated closing dates and will operate until all funds have been allocated

·         Applicants will be advised with in 6 to 8 weeks of the closing date

Closing dates for funding rounds: 30 November 2009

22 February 2010,   24 May 2010,   23 August 2010 and   22 November 2010

How to Apply:

Application forms are available at www.frrr.org.au. Grant seeker enquiries can be made on freecall 1800 170 020 or e-mail: info@frrr.org.au. Applications must be postmarked by 5pm on the closing date of the Funding round and should be submitted to FRRR by post only to

FRRR (RRR – Repair – Restore – Renew) Victorian 2009 Bushfire Program,

PO Box 41 , Bendigo, VIC 3552