Media releases: 21 August 2020
Nearly $1.3 million in grants awarded
21 August 2020: Thirty-six community-led projects that will help tackle the ongoing challenges faced by drought-affected communities across Australia are sharing in nearly $1.3 million in grants, through the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Tackling Tough Times Together (TTTT) program.
The TTTT program helps local groups in rural, regional and remote communities Australia-wide tackle the effects of the drought by building capacity, reducing social isolation, developing leadership and skills training, improving social and educational participation, and stimulating economic activity.
Rural areas impacted by drought, such as Longreach in Queensland, have used previous TTTT grants to fund community-led projects such as education and training workshops to help drive employment opportunities; run free community events that bring people together to share their experiences; and upgrading community equipment and infrastructure that are used to provide safe places for people to come together to support one another through the ongoing effects of the drought.
Deanne Cavalier, TTTT Program Manager, said that the Tackling Tough Times Together program was specifically designed to help drought-affected communities to build on the strengths and resilience that exist within the community.
“Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, we know local leaders still have ideas about how they can support their community, they just need someone to back their ideas. Thanks to our donor partners, FRRR is able to help local groups to seed and strengthen, adapt and evolve, and innovate and renew their community,” said Ms Cavalier.
“This round of TTTT really showed the impact that COVID-19 is having on the capacity of volunteers, as their focus turns towards their families and concerns of job security. This naturally has had flow-on effects on the capacity of community groups to maintain continuity of services and their ability to maintain momentum on community-focused projects. While this certainly limits resources, we want local groups to know that we are here to support them and will continue to back them as they find ways that they can best support their community,” said Ms Cavalier.
Some of the 36 projects awarded this round include:
- Sunset Strip Progress Association, NSW – Sunset Strip Boulevard Walk of Fame: Films and Stars of Outback Australia – $142,897 – Support local economic strength and renewal through the construction of the Sunset Strip Boulevard Walk of Fame to increase tourism numbers.
- Central West Farming Systems Incorporated, NSW – Tapping a natural resource – a rural and regional ‘remote’ workforce – $51,195 – Increase skills and capacity to work remotely through provision of tailored training program for individuals in Central West NSW.
- Charters Towers Women of the Outback Shed, QLD – Growing Space for Growing Needs – $36,702 – Increase the capacity and build the sustainability of the Charters Towers Women of the Outback Shed through construction of additional space to accommodate increased membership and activity.
- William Creek Gymkhana Committee, SA – Horsemanship Clinic & Get-Together for Children and the Wider Community – $18,090 – Reduce social isolation and provide an opportunity for social and educational participation through the delivery of a horsemanship clinic and get-together for children and the wider community.
- Manangatang Improvement Group, VIC – Cooking Up a Storm: Manangatang Hall Kitchen upgrade – $60,000 – Increase capacity to enhance community events at Manangatang Hall, by upgrading the kitchen.
- Condingup and Districts Recreation Association, WA – Condingup Community Centre Space for Kids – $60,000 – Support opportunities for social connection through construction of a skatepark at the Condingup Recreation Reserve.
Tackling Tough Times Together is possible thanks to the collaborative support of several donors, including the Australian Government which committed $15M to be distributed over three years. Generous contributions have also been made by Pratt Foundation, Stockland CARE Foundation, Paul Ramsay Foundation, The Snow Foundation, Tim Fairfax Family Foundation, Henroth Group and private donors from across the nation.
Applications for the TTTT program are always open and groups in drought-affected areas are encouraged to apply for funding to help their community come together to tackle the drought.
The cut-off dates for future rounds are:
- 27 August 2020. Outcomes will be advised late November 2020.
- 22 October 2020. (Note, Stage One for the $150,000 grant tier must be received by 10 September 2020.) Outcomes will be advised late February 2021.
The full list of grant recipients and their projects are below.
Jump to : NSW | QLD | SA / VIC / WA
|
Organisation |
Project |
Location |
Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NEW SOUTH WALES | |||
|
Up to $150,000 | |||
| Sunset Strip Progress Association Incorporated |
Sunset Strip Boulevard Walk of Fame – Films and Stars of Outback Australia | Sunset Strip | $142,897 |
|
Up to $60,000 | |||
| Anglican Parish of Braidwood Community Management Committee for the Old Anglican Hall Braidwood |
Major Restoration of Old Anglican Hall, Braidwood | Braidwood | $56,591 |
| Central West Farming Systems Incorporated |
Tapping a Natural Resource – A Rural and Regional ‘Remote’ Workforce | Condobolin | $51,195 |
| Curban Community Hall Gilgandra Council |
Curban Community Hall Enhancements | Curban | $33,463 |
| Jerilderie Pre School Kindergarten Incorporated |
Jerilderie Preschool Long Day Care Centre Playground | Jerilderie | $60,000 |
| Boomi Memorial Hall Committee Moree Plains Shire Council |
Boomi Memorial Hall Upgrade | Boomi | $59,549 |
| Northern Gomeroi Aboriginal Corporation |
Northern Gomeroi Men’s Shed | Boggabilla | $52,542 |
| Western Plains Regional Development Incorporated |
Broadening Horizons | Lake Cargelligo | $60,000 |
|
Up To $20,000 | |||
| Coonabarabran Aero Club Coonabarabran High School Parents and Citizens Association |
The Sky is No Limit! | Coonabarabran | $4,705 |
| Coursing Park Tennis and Community Centre Incorporated |
Coursing Park Tennis and Community Centre Repair- Stage 2 | Coursing Park | $7,485 |
| Crescent Head Community Garden Incorporated |
Crescent Head Community Garden Construction Phase 2 | Crescent Head | $7,220 |
| Grafton Jacaranda Festival Incorporated |
Growing the Grafton Jacaranda Festival | Grafton | $16,454 |
| Moulamein Pre School Incorporated |
Moulamein (and Wakool) Preschool’s Visit to Altina Wildlife Park | Moulamein | $1,658 |
| Quandialla Bowling Club |
Quandialla Bowling Club Air Conditioning Upgrade | Quandialla | $19,700 |
| Revamping at The Woolshed Incorporated |
Revamping at the Woolshed | Lightning Ridge and surrounds | $20,000 |
| Breadalbane Hall & Park ULSC 355 Committee Upper Lachlan Shire Council |
Installation of Commercial Dishwasher | Breadalbane | $5,000 |
|
Up to $60,000 | |||
| Blackall – Tambo Regional Council |
Tambo Dam Lights | Tambo | $45,000 |
| Charters Towers Women of the Outback Shed Incorporated |
Growing Space for Growing Needs – a New Shed for the Women of the Outback | Charters Towers | $36,702 |
| Chinchilla Race Club Incorporated |
Public Facility Shade Enhancement Project | Chinchilla | $60,000 |
| Dalby Welcoming Community Incorporated |
Proactive Dalby – Strengthening and Building Resilience of Six Community Groups | Dalby | $46,200 |
| Glenore Grove Public Hall Committee Incorporated |
Glenore Grove Public Hall – Extension and Improvements Stage 2 | Glenore Grove | $22,089 |
| Kilkivan Veteran’s and Community Men’s Shed Association Incorporated |
Kilkivan Veteran’s and Community “Men’s Shed” | Kilkivan | $55,105 |
| Moonie Sports Club Incorporated |
Tim Brown Multipurpose Pavilion | Moonie | $54,721 |
|
Up To $20,000 | |||
| Central Queensland University |
The Central Highlands Social Enterprise Hub Project | Emerald | $18,320 |
| Granite Belt Art and Craft Trail Incorporated |
Granite Belt Art and Craft Trail Open Studios Event 2020 | Stanthorpe | $20,000 |
| Hodgson Soldiers Memorial Hall and Recreation Association Incorporated |
Restumping of Hodgson Soldiers Memorial Hall | Hodgson | $12,000 |
| Warra Progress and Heritage Society Incorporated |
Former Haystack School Building (1910-1968) Repair and Repaint Project | Warra | $19,999 |
|
Up To $60,000 | |||
| Farina Restoration Group Incorporated |
Farina Community Solar & Digital Engagement Project | Farina, SA | $51,672 |
| Riverland Connect Association Incorporated |
Paringa Silo Art | Paringa, SA | $60,000 |
| Manangatang Improvement Group Incorporated |
Cooking Up a Storm: Manangatang Hall Kitchen Upgrade | Manangatang, VIC | $60,000 |
| Condingup and Districts Recreation Association Incorporated |
Condingup Community Centre Space for Kids | Condingup, WA | $60,000 |
|
Up To $20,000 | |||
| William Creek Gymkhana Committee |
William Creek Community Horsemanship Clinic & Get-Together for Children and the Wider Community | William Creek, WA | $18,090 |
| Bairnsdale Recycling Enterprise Incorporated |
Bairnsdale Repair Café (Pilot Project) | Bairnsdale, VIC | $11,700 |
| Birchip Cropping Group Incorporated |
Bolstering Birchip | Birchip, VIC | $20,000 |
| Wycheproof and District Preschool Centre Incorporated |
Furniture for New Wycheproof Early Learning Centre | Wycheproof, VIC | $12,000 |
| Warren Catchments Council |
Mapping Community Well-Being and Resilience in a Changing Climate | Manjimup, WA | $3,000 |
