Repair-Restore-Renew (RRR)

QLD Flood & Cyclone Recovery

Grant ProgramGuidelines

Between September 2010 and February 2011 rural and regional Australia experienced a number of significant natural disaster events including riverine flooding, flash flooding, severe storms and cyclones. Communities across Australia have experienced significant damage to property and infrastructure.

The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) has developed a collaborative grant program supporting flood and cyclone affected communities in Queensland called The Repair Restore Renew (RRR) Grant Program. It recognises that more than two years on, communities continue in their recovery and may be at different stages with different needs. Communities may need to create opportunities to connect, share experiences, or enhance community well-being and resilience, or may be in need of repairing, renewing or restoring community infrastructure.

FRRR invites community groups and not-for-profit organisations based in or working in flood and cyclone affected communities to contact FRRR to discuss an application for projects which meet the eligibility criteria and address one or more of the priority needs.

After reading these guidelines and application criteria, please contact Program Manager Annie Wright on freecall 0438 481 688 or email to discuss your project.

Eligibility Criteria

Grants from $100 to $20,000 will be provided to not for profit organisations that can clearly demonstrate the following:

□Projects must directly relate to communities in Queensland, affected by or impacted by, riverine and/or flash flooding or Cyclone Yasi during summer 2010-2011. Preference is given to communities with a population of 10,000 or less.

□Projects must be for a charitable purpose (benefit the wider community). All applications for projects with a charitable purpose received will be 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 that demonstrate a benefit to the community in the medium to long term recovery process (12-36 months).

□Applicant organisations must have an ABN or Incorporation Certificate.

Areas of Priority

  • Projects based in communities with a population under 10,000
  • Volunteer Support
  • Community Renewal
  • Innovative Community Based Business Ventures
  • Community Arts
  • Community Infrastructure
  • Mental Health

Who can apply?

Not-for-profit organisations with an ABN or Incorporation Certificate. Applications from locally based organisations will be prioritised (Please note no specific tax status is required).

What types of projects can be funded?

For examples of past funded projects, visit

  • Creative & imaginative programs targeting mental health, suicide prevention, education & the arts.
  • Projects that enhance community connectivity, well-being and resilience.
  • Capital infrastructure such as sheds, tourist sites, community halls & meeting places.
  • Skills Development and Training.
  • Materials & resources such as health, education, cultural resources, furniture and office supplies.
  • Tools and equipment such as trailers, toys, emergency services, training and books.
  • Community radio, UHF networks, community newsletters, websites and printing equipment.
  • Equipment and resources to increase the fundraising capacity of community groups.
  • Salaries and wages will be considered if part of a larger project.

What can’t be funded?

Government core business (Federal, State or Local)

  • Projects that involve individual benefit
  • Sport & Recreation*
  • Social Activities*

* The Australian Taxation Office has ruled that the encouragement or advancement of sport, recreation or social activities are not considered to have a “charitable purpose”.

How to ApplyApplications will be accepted at any time and will be assessed quarterly by an independent Advisory Committee, until funds are expended. Applications received prior to 21 February 2013 will be assessed in the next round.

Application forms are available by email or mail following an initial conversation with the Program Manager Annie Wright.This first conversation will help to ensure that your project meets the eligibility criteria, provides time to develop the project further if required, and will help to ensure that you can gather all the information required to prepare an application. It also intends to reduce the administrative burden that can be involved in writing funding applications.

Annie Wright

Program Manager

0438 481688 / 1800 170 020

(Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)

Before contacting FRRR, please read these tips for developing your project.

Have a clear picture of what you are trying to achieve. Consider:

  • What exactly do you want to do?
  • What problem/issues/challenges/opportunity will be addressed through this project?
  • Who will benefit?
  • What would you like the grant for? That is; what part/s of the project will this grant support?

Ensure your project responds to the medium to long-term recovery needs of your community. Consider:

  • Which area/s of priority does your project fit within?
  • What will happen if this project doesn’t proceed or if funding is not provided?
  • How important is this project to the recovery of your community?
  • What other recovery projects are happening in your community?
  • Why external funding is needed?

Involve and engage your community. Consider:

  • What other groups in the community would benefit from or could add support to the project?

How can they be engaged?

  • Is there wide community support for the project?
  • Projects with letters of support will be more highly regarded.

How will the project be managed?

  • Consider any in-kind support that may be available for the project and its equivalent financial value. This can be a great way to demonstrate the level of community involvement, support and commitment for your project.
  • If needed, who else have you sought/or will seek funds from?
  • Is your application part of a larger project?
  • If part of a larger project, where would FRRR grant funds be used/which elements of your project would an FRRR grant support?