Grants and awards Resource Library > Grants and awards Grants Strengthening Rural Communities — Small & Vital Applications close: 5 September 2024, 5pmFunding body: FRRRAmount: Up to $10,000Description: Gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities. Find out more Strengthening Rural Communities — Prepare & Recover Applications close: 5 September 2024, 5pmFunding body: FRRRAmount: Up to $25,000Description: Supports communities in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia to implement initiatives that prevent and prepare for future climate related impacts, or recover from existing disasters through the medium to long term process. Find out more Multicultural Seniors Support Program Applications close: January 2025Funding body: DFFHAmount: Up to $8,000Description: For groups that support multicultural seniors to reduce isolation, foster social connections and build stronger connections with community. Find out more Everyday Legal Grants Applications close: OngoingFunding body: Victoria Law FoundationAmount: Up to $5,000Description: Everyday Legal Grants help community legal organisations and not-for-profit community groups deliver projects that support community needs and improve understanding of the justice system. Find out more Awards Victorian Senior of the Year Awards 2024 Applications close: 11 August 2024, 11:59pmFunding body: DFFHDescription: For more than 30 years, these important awards have celebrated the contributions and achievements of older Victorians who share their skills, experiences, time, and energy with our community. The theme of the 2024 Victorian Seniors Festival is ‘Explore. Engage. Evolve.’ Find out more Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence 2024 Applications close: 8 September 2024, 11:59pmFunding body: Victorian Multicultural CommissionDescription: These awards recognise, celebrate and appreciate outstanding Victorians and organisations for their service to multicultural Victoria. Find out more