Grants of $1.3M boost 131 projects in remote, rural & regional Australia
Media releases: 19 June 2023
FRRR has awarded more than $1.3M in grants to 131 local groups across remote, rural and regional Australia through its Strengthening Rural Communities program.
Rural communities awarded more than $210,000 to stay connected
Media releases: 19 June 2023
FRRR has awarded more than $200,000 in Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program grants to 30 NFPs for projects to help their communities stay connected.
Nous Group appointed as evaluation partner for the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative
Media releases (soft launch): 7 June 2023
FRRR and the ARLF have announced the appointment of Nous Group to assess the impacts of the Future Drought Fund’s Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative, which is funded by the Australian Government.
Flood-impacted VIC communities set for a boost
Media releases: 31 May 2023
FRRR, in partnership with Suncorp and AAMI, are offering grants up to $20,000 to rural Victorian communities impacted by 2022-23 floods.
Local NFP partners needed for drought preparedness program in Central West NSW & WA Great Southern regions
Media releases: 22 May 2023
FRRR and ARLF are looking for local NFP partners across Central West NSW and Great Southern WA as part of the drought preparedness Community Impact Program.
Young people take over Mildura in May
Media releases: 19 May 2023
More than 30 school-aged students will ‘takeover’ Mildura from 22 May to 26 May to share their stories as part of the ABC’s Takeover Youth Summit.
Grants to boost community spirit
Media releases: 15 May 2023
In partnership with The Yulgilbar Foundation, FRRR has awarded $785,794 in grants to 23 local groups for community projects designed to strengthen community capacity and resilience in the Clarence Valley and surrounding region.
Funds begin to flow to rural communities to prepare for drought
Media releases: 9 May 2023
FRRR and ARLF are pleased to announce the first 15 organisations to receive funding through the Future Drought Fund’s Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.
Empowering and addressing issues that matter to rural youth
Media releases: 17 April 2023
Grants of up to $10,000 are now available to fund community-led projects, developed by young people, to respond to the six issues identified at this year’s ABC Heywire Youth Summit, including mental health, accessibility, youth voices, addressing costs of living and creating safe spaces - all issues that concern youth.
$250,000 available for community-led mental health projects
Media releases: 12 April 2023
Remote, rural and regional communities across Australia can apply now for grants up to $20,000 for community-driven mental health and wellbeing projects, through FRRR’s In a Good Place (IAGP) program.
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