Applications for grants up to $5,000 are now open
Nutrien Ag Solutions, in partnership with FRRR, invites eligible not-for-profit organisations to apply for a grant of up to $5,000 to support local community projects across remote, rural and regional Australia.
Since its launch in 2021, the Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants Program has provided over $1 million in funding to grassroots initiatives that support regional communities.
Jacqueline Webb, Community Investment Manager at Nutrien Ag Solutions, said the program reflects Nutrien’s long-standing commitment to investing in the communities where their people and customers live and work.
“This program is about supporting the heart of our regional communities – the local projects and initiatives that make these towns great places to live and work,” Ms Webb said.
“Over the past four years, we’ve backed more than 200 community-led projects, helping to upgrade facilities, deliver services and create opportunities that directly benefit rural and regional Australians.
“As a major employer and partner in hundreds of communities, we understand the importance of contributing to a safe, successful and sustainable future for regional Australia,” Ms Webb added.
Jill Karena, FRRR’s Head of Granting, said the Foundation knows how important it is to support and empower communities to identify and deliver the services and activities that are most needed by locals.
“Thanks to partners like Nutrien Ag Solutions, who have people on the ground in the community, we can ensure local priorities are heard and supported,” Ms Karena said.
“In the past four years, we’ve seen the big impact that these small grants can have. For example, the community of Padthaway, in South Australia, used a grant to purchase a display fridge for a community run local store, improving food security. The Program has also funded capacity-building projects for community services, such as Bowen Flexi Care in Queensland, who purchased a generator with their grant, so that they can provide continuous patient care during power outages. It’s also supported events that foster community wellbeing, like the Dimboola Steampunk Festival in Victoria, where a grant helped fund the festival entranceway and street decorations.
“Rural and regional communities are wonderful places to live, work and play and these grants offer a great opportunity to foster community wellbeing and the ongoing success and vibrancy of regional Australia. I’m excited to see what comes forward this year,” Ms Karena said.
Applications for the 2025 Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants Program close on Thursday 7 August 2025, with successful recipients announced in October.
A free online webinar for grant seekers will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 pm (AEST) on Tuesday, 15 July 2025. Register here.
For more information and to apply, visit the Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants program page.