Member for Swan Hill, Peter Walsh, encourages not-for-profit community groups that offer early childhood services throughout the Electorate to apply for funding through the Foundation of Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) Rural Early Childhood Program 2010 (REACH) Grants program.
The grants are to assist early childhood services in small rural communities.
“The REACH program is sponsored by Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation (VFFF) which targets rural communities with a population of 10,000 or less people,” Mr Walsh said.
As part of the 2010 grants program $450,000 has been made available for projects within rural Victoria. Grants will be made available in amounts up from $1,000 to $20,000 to not-for-profit organisations with an Australian Business Number (ABN).
The following projects can be funded under this program:
- Interior & exterior refurbishment;
- Educational resources;
- Training & professional development;
- Heating and cooling;
- Water (tanks, irrigation, drinking supply);
- Indoor equipment;
- Information technology;
- Outdoor equipment; and
- Community gardens.
Application forms and guidelines are available at www.frrr.org.au or from Mr Walsh’s office. Applications must be submitted by post to FRRR PO Box 41, BENDIGO 3552 by 14 May.
Grant enquiries can be made by calling 1800 170 020 or email: info@frrr.org.au
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