Introducing FRRR’s Community-led Climate Solutions program
Media releases (soft launch): 15 September 2023
FRRR is launching a new program to help NFPs leverage the knowledge, innovation and commitment in rural areas to implement locally-led climate solutions.
$3.65M awarded to prepare rural regions for drought
Media releases: 11 September 2023
FRRR has awarded $3.65 million in grants across 11 regions to better prepare local communities for the impacts of drought and a changing climate.
FRRR welcomes Alison Maclaren as CFO
Media releases: 5 September 2023
FRRR has appointed Alison Maclaren as Chief Financial Officer and Business Operations Manager.
More than $30,000 awarded to youth-led projects by rural Trailblazers
Media releases (soft launch): 31 August 2023
FRRR has awarded $33,350 in grants to eight youth-led community projects in remote, rural and regional Australia as part of the Trailblazers program.
Rural mental health receives funding support
Media releases: 28 August 2023
FRRR’s In a Good Place (IAGP) program has awarded $250,000 in grants to 17 local organisations for initiatives that will support and promote the mental health and wellbeing of locals in their remote, rural and regional communities.
Victorian communities take action on disaster resilience
Media releases: 15 August 2023
Local groups in regional VIC are taking an active approach to preparing their regions for future disaster, thanks to a partnership with FRRR’s DR:FR program.
Request for Proposal: Impact Evaluation
Media releases (soft launch): 15 August 2023
FRRR is seeking proposals from experienced social impact evaluation providers to work with us on the DR:FR Burnett Inland program.
More than $200,000 to support and strengthen Kinglake Ranges
Media releases: 26 July 2023
FRRR has awarded $207,812 in grants to community groups across the Kinglake Ranges region, marking the final round of FRRR’s Grants for Resilience & Wellness program.
Innovative model putting Aboriginal health in Aboriginal hands
Media releases (soft launch): 14 July 2023
The First Nations Philanthropic Funders Working Group will oversee the creation of a community-informed and community-led model to direct philanthropic funding for First Nations communities across the SA.
ANZ commits $250,000 to help rural and regional communities through Seeds of Renewal
Media releases: 12 July 2023
Applications are now open for the ANZ Seeds of Renewal program, with grants of up to $15,000 available.
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