Australian Government
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.
Creative connections in the Wheatbelt
25 Sep 2025 – Meridian Regional Arts Inc used art projects to connect 2,000+ Wheatbelt residents, boosting wellbeing, skills and intergenerational collaboration.
Building resilience in Far Western NSW
27 Aug 2025 – A $49,969 Small Network Grant has enabled Contact Inc to continue helping families in Far Western NSW to build relationships and resilience.
Empowering young farmers on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula
15 Nov 2024 – AIR EP used a $60,000 CIP grant to run four field events for young farmers around local leadership, drought preparedness, and community sustainability.
Report finds good progress on strengthening social resilience in drought-prone areas
08 Oct 2024 – FRRR and ARLF are pleased to release the mid-term evaluation report for the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.
Report confirms that in-drought support for NFPs is critical to sustainability and recovery
26 Aug 2024 – FRRR’s TTTT impact report highlights the program outcomes and makes recommendations on effective in-drought support.
Rural communities share in nearly $1.3M to prepare for dry times
11 Jul 2024 – FRRR has awarded $1,285,219 to 46 NFPs for projects that will strengthen community preparedness and resilience to manage the impacts of future droughts.
Creating happiness with Happy Boxes
26 Mar 2024 – An FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities grant funded by the Australian Government to support COVID recovery in communities.
Making a big impact with a small project in Foster
21 Nov 2023 – Manna Community Garden in Foster, VIC, received a Rebuilding Regional Communities grant to replace seating around the fire pit at their community garden.
More local funding to prepare rural regions for drought
06 Nov 2023 – FRRR has announced the final projects awarded through the Community Impact Program, funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
Grants available to build local drought resilience
03 Oct 2023 – Applications are invited from community organisations in remote, rural and regional communities for projects designed to enhance local drought preparedness.