Australian Rural Leadership Foundation
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.
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.
FRRR and ARLF launch new drought preparedness program
05 Nov 2025 – FRRR and the ARLF have launched of the Future Drought Fund’s Communities Program, funded by the Australian Government.
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.
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.
$3.7M awarded to rural community groups to build capacity and prepare for drought
27 Jun 2023 – FRRR has awarded $3.7M to rural community groups in 11 agriculture-dependent regions for projects to build capacity and prepare for drought.
Nous Group appointed as evaluation partner for the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative
07 Jun 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…
Local NFP partners needed for drought preparedness program in Central West NSW & WA Great Southern regions
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.
Funds begin to flow to rural communities to prepare for drought
09 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.
Bega Valley and Shoalhaven’s not-for-profits to benefit from boost in leadership capacity to drive bushfire recovery
03 Apr 2023 – Leaders of local not-for-profit organisations in the Bega Valley and Shoalhaven region are invited to apply for locally-delivered leadership development programs, Regenerate Bega Valley and Regenerate Shoalhaven, designed to build…
Local NFP partner needed in Loddon Campaspe for drought preparedness program
24 Feb 2023 – The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) and the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) are looking for a local NFP partner to work with them across the Loddon Campaspe…