Victorian philanthropics unite to back rural communities
Media releases: 24 May 2024
Four VIC philanthropics have joined forces in a $5M partnership with FRRR that will strengthen the capacity and resilience of communities over the next 5 years.
FRRR and Charter Hall partner to support disaster preparedness and recovery
Media releases: 23 May 2024
FRRR and Charter Hall have signed a three-year agreement to support disaster preparedness and recovery efforts across remote, rural and regional communities.
Young people take over Lismore in May
Media releases (soft launch): 20 May 2024
More than 30 school-aged students will ‘takeover’ Lismore from 20 May to 24 May to share their stories as part of the ABC’s Takeover Youth Summit.
Nearly $1.4M in small grants for rural Australia
Media releases: 30 April 2024
Nearly $1.4 million in grants is being shared by 129 community groups across remote, rural and regional Australia through FRRR’s flagship SRC program.
More funding for mental health initiatives in remote, rural and regional areas
Media releases: 11 April 2024
More funding is now on offer in rural communities to support mental health projects, thanks to new supporters of FRRR’s In a Good Place grants program.
More than $730,000 awarded to prepare rural communities for future drought
Media releases: 22 March 2024
FRRR has awarded $737,774 in Small Network Grants to 29 NFPs for projects that will strengthen their communities to prepare for the impacts of future droughts.
Empowering rural youth to lead local change
Media releases: 13 March 2024
Grants up to $10,000 are available to adopt or adapt one of the six project ideas developed at this year’s ABC Heywire Youth Summit.
Community Led Climate Solutions get a boost
Media releases: 6 March 2024
FRRR has awarded $278,693 in grants to help remote, rural & regional communities decarbonise, adapt to a changing climate, & mitigate risks of global warming.
Grants available to connect rural communities
Media releases: 27 February 2024
Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program is offering grants up to $10,000 to strengthen social capital and digital capability.
FRRR reports $22.5M granted in FY23 to address remote, rural, regional priorities
Media releases: 20 February 2024
FRRR distributed a record $22.5M last financial year, shared across more than 550 communities across Australia, as reported in the FY23 Annual Review.
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