Rural groups awarded nearly $1.45 million
FRRR has awarded $1,448,968 in grants to 121 projects across remote, rural and regional Australia as part of their Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program.
Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal
The know and how to ensure the long-term vitality of rural and remote Australia.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
FRRR welcomes Newcrest’s flood appeal donation
FRRR today welcomed a contribution of $150,000 from the Newcrest Sustainability Fund, which will go toward flood-recovery in communities affected by the ongoing flood emergency across the Central West of NSW.
$500,000 in grants awarded for recovery from 2022 floods
FRRR, in partnership with Suncorp and GIO, has awarded $500,000 to 27 community groups impacted by the East Coast Australia floods in February and March 2022.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY
The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal acknowledges the Dja Dja Wurrung people as the Traditional Custodians of Jaara country (Bendigo) where we are based, and extends our acknowledgement to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations where we fund organisations and activities. We pay our respect to Elders past and present and to the continuation of the custodial, cultural and educational practices of Australia’s First People.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain images, audio or names of people who have passed away.
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LATEST REPORTS
Thank you to all the individuals from community groups and not-for-profits in remote, rural and regional Australia who shared their insights in our research survey. You can explore the findings now.
Once again, FRRR is ready to support the recovery of communities across rural Australia that have been affected by the flood emergencies this year. Can you contribute?
Our SRC program provides flexible funding so community leaders can address whatever issues they face. This could range from enhancing local community meeting places to providing resources for a kinder, or even transport for the elderly.
Together, we can achieve incredible results
36,160
applications
received
$408M
requested
in funding
12,929
grants awarded
$5,000
median grant
$155M
granted out
including more than…
$58M
for disaster projects
$27M
for learning, education
$35M
