Hub awarded renewal funding

The aim of the project is to alleviate food insecurity by developing a food bank program with food storage, insurance, food stocks and volunteer training.

The funding has come from the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewable flagship Strengthening Rural Communities program.

In the NSW, 38 grants were issued in this round totalling more than $500,000.

The Deniliquin Community Hub was the only local recipient, with Hay the only other community in the local district to receive funding.

Hay’s The Hayland Gathering group has been awarded $10,000 to support the Hay community’s reconnection and economic recovery post-pandemic by holding a community Scottish Highland-themed festival.

Awarded via three streams of funding – small and vital projects, COVID recovery and disaster preparedness or recovery – the grants are intended to address a variety of diverse needs and local priorities, including infrastructure upgrades, strengthening resilience, addressing service gaps and growing networks.

Jill Karena, FRRR’s place portfolio lead, said the diversity of requests once again highlights the importance of having a small grants program like SRC.

“This round, projects ranged from domestic violence support and mentoring programs, to food security and tourism initiatives to help rebuild the local economy,” she said.

FRRR always accepts applications to this program, which awards funds around four times a year.

Local not-for-profit organisations and community groups are encouraged to review the program guidelines and apply. More information can be found at www.frrr.org.au/src.

The SRC program is collaboratively supported by donors, with support from private individuals to larger foundations always welcome.

In this round of funding alone, $610,000 in requests could not be fulfilled.