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Agriculture Minister and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

March 9, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Foundation For Regional and Rural Renewal (FRRR) is inviting applications for the next round of its Rebuilding Regional Communities Program.<\/p>\n

The program provides grants for a range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that will help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic by strengthening social connections, supporting jobs and creating economic opportunities.<\/p>\n

It gives local businesses and community groups in regional Australia the chance to share in a $5.7 million funding pool.<\/p>\n

Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said the grant program would deliver a much-needed boost for local businesses, communities and towns hit hard by the pandemic.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“The government is continuing to invest in projects and initiatives that will make our communities more resilient and more vibrant,” Mr Littleproud said.<\/p>\n

“After being hit with bushfires, drought and flooding in recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic brought with it new challenges for locals and the communities in which they live.<\/p>\n

“Access to this funding will help local groups restart activities and maintain social support networks in regional towns as they recover from these setbacks.”<\/p>\n

Mr Littleproud said that as a regional MP, he knew how tough it had been for community groups to raise funds to sustain their operations and provide services across communities.<\/p>\n

“I know that small grants can have a big impact on regional communities and this $5.7 million in further funding will help drive the recovery of our regions.”<\/p>\n

The Federal Government is partnering with FRRRR to deliver the program between February 2022 and February 2024.<\/p>\n

Funding is available from two streams to support regional initiatives:<\/strong><\/p>\n