CARING FOR AGEING IN RURAL AUSTRALIA

2010 GUIDELINES

Caring for Ageing in Rural Australia is a national small grants program offering over $275,000 in grants to assist in caring for the aged in rural Australia. Support from three philanthropic trusts makes this annual program possible. About the Benefactors J.O. & J.R. Wicking, Charles and Sylvia Viertel & the Estate of the Late Harold Gordon Jones:

 

Who is eligible for the Caring for Ageing in Rural Australia grants?

·               Applications for funding will be accepted from incorporated not for profit organisations;

·               Communities with a population of less than 10,000;

·               The majority of the beneficiaries of grants should be in financial hardship;

·               The beneficiaries of grants should be aged people, and especially people suffering with Alzheimer’s disease;

·               Requests from individuals or families will not be considered.

·               Funds will be distributed across Australia through the J.O. & J.R. Wicking Trust, across rural Queensland Towns through the Sylvia & Charles Viertel Charitable Foundation and across theGilgandra & Warren Shires of New South Wales through the Estate of the Late Harold Gordon Jones.

What can be funded?

·               Not-for-profit organisations can apply for projects and activities that directly benefit the ageing population in their community;

·               Projects that help redress disadvantage caused by remoteness;

·               Grants may range from $100 up to $10,000;

·               From time to time this Program may identify priority areas for support.

How to report:

·               A project and financial report is required on completion of the project;

·               A progress report may be requested from time to time.

How to Apply:

Application can be made to FRRR by post only and need to be posted no later than 5pm on the closing date.  Please use the attached application form and confine information to the space provided. Attach a copy of your most recent financial statement, project budget and all quotes.

Closing Date:                          MONDAY 13 September 2010

Post Applications to:              FRRR, PO BOX 41, BENDIGO VIC 3552

For Assistance:                       Free call 1800 170 020 or email info@frrr.org.au

Correspondence:                   All applications will receive an acknowledgment letter confirming receipt.   Results will be advised within 8 - 10 weeks of the closing date.  All correspondence is addressed to the head of organisation.