Media Releases
We issue media releases to share our official announcements - from new funding rounds and partnerships, to major milestones and media moments. If you're looking for the latest from FRRR, this is the place to start.
For any media enquiries, email Julie Weldon or call 0423 110 802.
You can use the categories to the right to explore particular topics. You’ll also find inspiring stories about some of the wonderful things community groups do with that funding. We also share a selection of media stories, where FRRR or a member of our staff has been featured. For any media enquiries, email Julie Weldon or call 0423 110 802.
$400,000 available to power locally-led climate solutions in rural Australia
10 Feb 2026 – Remote, rural and regional NFPs are invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 for projects that address climate change at a local level through FRRR’s CLCS program.
Empowering rural youth to lead local change
05 Feb 2026 – FRRR is inviting NFPs to collaborate with local young people to respond to the issues that matter most to rural youth, as identified at this year’s ABC Heywire Regional Youth…
Backing the Future for rural youth in QLD
19 Jan 2026 – FRRR and VFFF are inviting individuals in rural Queensland to apply for Backing the Future program grants of $50,000 to deliver new youth-focussed initiatives.
Grants available to back rural mental health
14 Jan 2026 – FRRR’s In a Good Place program is offering grants for projects that support the mental health and wellbeing of farmers and people living in rural places.
FRRR bushfire recovery appeal launched
12 Jan 2026 – FRRR has launched its Disaster Recovery Appeal to ensure support is available for bushfire-affected communities, in the medium to long-term.
Sue Middleton appointed Chair of FRRR
19 Dec 2025 – FRRR has announced that Sue Middleton will commence as Chair of the FRRR Board on 1 January 2026, following the retirement of Tim Fairfax AC.
Rural mental health initiatives receive $266,000 boost
16 Dec 2025 – FRRR has invested $266,308 in 17 projects led by NFPs to support mental health initiatives in farming and rural communities, through the In a Good Place program.
Ten new projects set to transform rural youth futures with $500,000 in funding
15 Dec 2025 – Backing the Future sparks bold ideas for 10 young changemakers in NSW with $50,000 grants.
Report highlights lasting impact of drought preparedness Initiative
11 Dec 2025 – FRRR and ARLF have released the final evaluation of HRCPDI, revealing that the $29.65 million investment has significantly strengthened drought preparedness.
Burnett Inland communities receive grants to build disaster preparedness capacity
03 Dec 2025 – The DR:FR Burnett Inland program has made significant inroads in strengthening the capacity of communities across the region to prepare for future disasters.