The Tackling Tough Times Together grant program helps communities access the resources they need to support one another through the ongoing effects of the drought.

Three tiers of grants are available:

• Up to $20,000 – projects to be finalised within 18 months of approval;
• Up to $60,000 – projects to be finalised within 18 months of approval;
• Up to $150,000 – the $150,000 tier involves a two-stage process, with a full application due by 5pm AEDT, Tuesday 15 December 2020. Additional information requested is then submitted by the round closing date. Applicants must speak with the TTTT team to discuss their project before applying.

Applications must address at least one of the following Program Objectives:

1. Reduce social isolation by facilitating strong social cohesion and connection;
2. Support and engage the community in leadership development and skills training;
3. Support opportunities for social and educational participation and address disadvantage caused by the drought, for children and young people;
4. Reduce volunteer fatigue and build the capacity, capability and sustainability of local not-for-profit organisations to provide support to their communities, particularly where they are playing an increased role during the drought; and
5. Support local economic recovery or renewal through projects that stimulate economic activity and cash-flow within communities.

Projects in all tiers must clearly demonstrate a focus on one activity from the following seven activity areas.

1. Building community resilience
2. Developing organisational resilience and capacity
3. Enhancing environmental sustainability
4. Fostering cultural vibrancy
5. Lifelong learning and education
6. Economic strength
7. Improving community health and social wellbeing

Eligibility

• Not-for-profit community-based organisations where funds support projects and activities that offer clear public benefit (i.e. are for a charitable purpose) for drought-affected communities across rural, regional and remote Australia and address a need in a community; and
• Organisations with an ABN or Incorporation Certificate; and
• Organisations with and without DGR endorsement; and
• An organisation is eligible to submit one application per grant round.
• Projects must be in a rural, regional or remote area.

Priorities
Applications are welcome from any eligible organisation for any eligible purpose; however, the following applications will be prioritised:

• Projects initiated and delivered by local community groups;
• Organisations that do not have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Tax status.

Key Dates

Round 20 applications are due Thursday 25 February 2021 however  Stage 1 applications for the $150K tier must be received by 5pm AEDT, Tuesday 15 December 2020.

Guidelines

Click here for the guidelines

For more information, head to the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal website