Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR)
The know and how to ensure the long-term vitality of remote, rural and regional Australia.
Welcome to FRRR
FRRR (the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal) is the only national foundation specifically focussed on ensuring the social and economic strength of Australia's remote, rural and regional communities.
We understand the big picture, and the fine grain, and collaborate to address real needs, at scale. Our unique model connects common purposes and investment with locally prioritised needs, often reaching some of the smallest communities. We amplify this support into longer-term capability, momentum and resilience. Harnessing goodwill to ensure the long-term vitality of remote, rural and regional Australia.
Together, we can achieve incredible results
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Latest Reports
Local Solutions, Lasting Impact – Celebrating 25 years of FRRR
30 April 2025
The creation of FRRR recognised that remote, rural and regional communities face a different set of challenges to their urban counterparts, but that they are inherently resilient and hold the answers to their own challenges. It was the vision of our Founders – especially the…
Submission into Inquiry on Volunteering in QLD
24 February 2025
FRRR is pleased to see that this inquiry seeks to address important questions around the wellbeing of the volunteering sector in Queensland and notes the unique challenges faced by people from diverse backgrounds in partaking in volunteering. In this submission, FRRR addresses three of the…
Latest News
9 July 2025
Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants Program returns for 2025
Nutrien Ag Solutions and FRRR invite NFPs to apply for grants up to $5,000 to support local community projects across remote, rural and regional Australia.
1 July 2025
More rural mental health grants on offer
FRRR’s In a Good Place program is now open with grants up to $20,000 available for projects that support the mental health and wellbeing of farmers and rural communities.
1 July 2025
ANZ commits $250,000 to rural and regional communities through Seeds of Renewal program
The ANZ Seeds of Renewal program is now open, with grants of up to $15,000 available to support NFPs help build vibrant, sustainable remote, rural, and regional communities.
Community Case Studies
Workshop for entrepreneurial women in the Kimberley
With a $6,500 ANZ Seeds of Renewal grant, ODX delivered a workshop on digital literacy and entrepreneurial skills for 24 Indigenous women across the Kimberley.
Read MoreAcknowledgement 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, especially 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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