The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal's (FRRR) small grants program for small rural Australian communities provides around $900,000 a year in grants to benefit people in rural and remote communities.

Not-for-profit organisations can apply for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for communities living in small rural and remote locations in Australia, contributing to their development in social and community welfare, economic, environmental, health, education or cultural areas.

Applications from communities with a population of 10,000 or less will receive priority. Grants will be made in amounts up to $5,000. Guidelines and application details online: www.frrr.org.au/programsDetail.asp?ProgramID=4.

The closing date for FRRR small grants is 30 September 2010.