capacity building
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.
Grants available to strengthen NFPs in Colac, Maryborough and Swan Hill
02 Sep 2025 – Community organisations in Colac, Maryborough and Swan Hill are invited to apply for funding, as part of the Investing in Rural Community Futures Victoria program.
Capacity building program strengthens vital NFP sector
25 Aug 2025 – Report confirms Nowra, Ulladulla and Batemans Bay communities have benefitted substantially from a five-year, IRCF program, designed to strengthen the NFP sector.
Carolyn Ardler reflects on three years at FRRR
11 Jul 2025 – As Investing in Rural Community Futures (IRCF) Program Manager for the South Coast, Carolyn Ardler has applied her enormous passion for community-driven capacity building and development to her role.
FRRR and South West Community Foundation partner to support Hamilton NFPs
19 Jun 2025 – Local NFPs in Hamilton are set to benefit from $50,000 to support priority community group capacity initiatives.
Capacity building program for NFPs kicks off in regional Victoria
16 Apr 2025 – Work in the three Victorian communities partnering with FRRR on the Investing in Rural Community Futures Victoria program will soon be getting underway.
Waminda South Coast Women’s Health & Wellbeing Aboriginal Corporation’s FRRR story
31 Mar 2025 – Waminda South Coast Women’s Health & Wellbeing Aboriginal Corporation share their FRRR story.
Not-for-profit report cards enhance drought resilience
16 Dec 2024 – Not For Profit HQ Limited received a $50,000 grant via FRRR through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative – Community Impact Program.
FRRR exploring potential investment in NFP sector in three VIC communities
20 Nov 2024 – FRRR, is seeking three VIC communities to partner with to strengthen the capacity of local NFPs as part of the Investing in Rural Community Futures program.
Further boost for South Coast NFPs
05 Nov 2024 – Thirteen South Coast NFPs are sharing more than $166,000 in funding for projects aimed at strengthening their capacity to support their local communities.
Victorian philanthropics unite to back rural communities
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.