Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR)

The know and how to ensure the long-term vitality of rural and remote Australia.

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Flood Recovery Appeal
Supporting cyclone and flood-affected rural communities
in WA, NT, SA, VIC, NSW and TAS
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WHAT’S HAPPENING

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

Annual Review 2021/22: Sustain and Strengthen

The ongoing impacts of COVID, coupled with the legacy of bushfires, drought and significant flooding, made FY 2021/22 another difficult year.
Despite this, communities once again pulled together, harnessing the strengths of local people and their connection and commitment to their places to forge head.
Explore this snapshot of our activities and a showcase of the resilience and tenacity of the local leaders who helped sustain and strengthen their communities.

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Heartbeat Research Study

Heartbeat of Rural Australia Research Study

In September 2021, FRRR commissioned the Heartbeat of Rural Australia study, exploring how not-for-profits and community groups in remote, rural and regional Australia are faring, in the wake of nearly two years of constant disruptions. The study was undertaken through The Xfactor Collective Foundation, by specialist member Survey Matters.

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Heartbeat of Rural Australia:
Research Study

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.

Flood Recovery
Appeal

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?

Priority funding area: Strengthening Rural Communities

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. 

ABOUT FRRR

The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal – FRRR – is the only national foundation specifically focused on ensuring the social and economic strength of 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 and rural Australia.

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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

for building community
resilience

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