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, very remote and rural communities.
We understand the big picture, and the local nuances, and collaborate to address real needs and systemic challenges. Our unique model connects common purposes and investment with locally prioritised needs, often reaching some of the smallest places. We amplify this support into longer-term capability, momentum and resilience. By harnessing goodwill, we can create vibrant, resilient, empowered and sustainable communities, especially those that are under-served or structurally excluded.
Together, we can achieve incredible results
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Latest Reports
FDF HRCPDI Insights Hub
4 December 2025
Visit our HRCPDI Insights Hub where we’ve shared the final evaluation of the Future Drought Fund’s Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative, which was funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, and delivered by FRRR and ARLF between 2023 and 2025. If you…
FRRR and ARLF Insights Report into HRCPD Initiative
1 December 2025
Between 2023 and 2025, FRRR and ARLF partnered to deliver the Future Drought Fund’s Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative (HRCPDI), which is funded by the Australian Government. This report offers insights from FRRR and ARLF into what made the program so effective.
Latest News
3 December 2025
Burnett Inland communities receive grants to build disaster preparedness capacity
The DR:FR Burnett Inland program has made significant inroads in strengthening the capacity of communities across the region to prepare for future disasters.
27 November 2025
FRRR awards vital funding for 78 locally-led initiatives across AustraliaÂ
Rural communities across Australia will share $981,100 through FRRR’s SRC program, empowering them to create vibrant and sustainable places to live.
25 November 2025
ANZ supports regional resilience with $250,000 in Seeds of Renewal community grants
A total of $250,000 in grants has been awarded to 19 NFP and community organisations in rural & regional Australia by FRRR through the ANZ Seeds of Renewal program.
Community Case Studies
Martu youth leading the way
K Farmer Dutjahn Foundation launched the Western Desert Youth Ranger program, boosting wellbeing and school attendance in Wiluna, WA.
Read MoreAcknowledgement of Country
The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal acknowledges the Dja Dja Wurrung people as the Traditional Custodians of Djaara 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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