About FRRR
FRRR is focussed on enhancing the social and economic strength of remote, rural and regional Australia. Our vision is for more vibrant, resilient, sustainable and empowered communities.
That’s why we connect good will with good purpose – aligning investment from government, business and philanthropy with the genuine local needs of rural people and places.
Established in 2000 as a partnership between the Australian Government and the Sidney Myer Fund, to date we’ve awarded more than $200 million in grants to more than 15,000 projects.
Our funding and capacity building support is delivered at the hyper-local level. We back people and organisations that are in and of their place because we know that targeted, well-informed investment stimulates ideas that lead to positive changes, both big and small – especially in smaller communities.
We focus our efforts on the intersecting dimensions of people, place, disaster resilience and climate solutions, providing support through programs and initiatives including:
- broad-based grants;
- deep place-based capacity building;
- leverage & partnerships; and
- sharing our knowledge & insights.
Learn more about our strategy and the way we work.
We are a trusted partner, driven by the needs and abilities of communities themselves. A big part of our job is to listen and build understanding – and to amplify the voices of smaller communities.
Find out how you can apply for funding or support our work.
Our guiding principles
In every action – from grantmaking to funding partnerships, to the insights we share and our choice of investments or donor partners – FRRR seeks to further our vision for more vibrant, resilient, sustainable and empowered communities.
In all cases, our work is guided by our principles:
- Working collaboratively;
- Embracing systems and complexity;
- Recognising the diversity of communities; and
- Fostering community-led development.
Values and aspirations
- We find ways forward: Supporting and making a positive contribution to all those we deal with. You’ll find us nimble and ready to act, but only after we know the big picture, and fine-grain detail.
- Real-world problem solving: We’re grounded and take a considered, collaborative approach, coming together to make things happen.
- Finding common ground: The starting point for all we do. We are curious and community-minded, connected and respectful, yet always forward-looking.
- Lived experience matters: We believe the best way to lead is through listening, learning, and knowing the facts. That’s why we start with evidence but trust our capabilities.
STRUCTURE & GOVERNANCE
At FRRR, we are fortunate to have a number of highly regarded people as our Patrons and serving voluntarily on our Board of Directors, guiding our activities.
OUR HISTORY
FRRR arose out of concerns about economic and social decline in many rural areas, and was announced at the National Regional Summit in 1999.
OUR STRATEGY
In addition to our core granting and capacity building work, FRRR works on a number of cross-cutting strategic initiatives.
“FRRR is a welcome change from standard funding practices. It is clear that they truly care about what each local community needs and are guided by local place-based organisations to inform funding decisions. Thank you.”
SRC Grant Recipient