CLCS
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.
Rural communities tackle transitions and lead local climate solutions
29 Sep 2025 – FRRR’s Community Led Climate Solutions program has awarded more than $650,000 in grants to 24 NFPs across remote, rural and regional Australia for initiatives that address the localised impacts of…
Tradies for climate action
25 Sep 2025 – With support from a CLCS grant, Surfers for Climate engaged more than 350 tradies in practical workshops on sustainable building practices.
Powering dreams and sustainability in Tenterfield
23 May 2025 – Container of Dreams Limited is helping vulnerable Tenterfield, NSW residents to access sustainable, off-grid power through a solar battery charging station.
Funds available for rural climate solutions
01 May 2025 – Not-for-profits in remote, rural and regional communities can now apply for funding to support projects that address climate change at a local level.
A brighter future for Yackatoon residents
30 Apr 2025 – Yackatoon Retirement Village is helping to ease Yackandandah’s transition to clean energy through its Protecting Energy for Seniors project.
$685,000 boost for rural communities leading local climate solutions
29 Jan 2025 – FRRR has awarded more than $685,000 in grants for projects that will empower rural communities to lead local climate solutions.
What’s motivating rural NFPs to adopt clean energy?
26 Jan 2025 – On this International Clean Energy Day, FRRR took a moment to reflect on all the energy projects supported through our grants programs.
Gippsland Climate Change Network’s FRRR story
22 Jan 2025 – Gippsland Climate Change Network share their FRRR story.
Upcycling workshops in the Upper Yarra region
22 Jan 2025 – Cire Services has taken a significant step towards fostering sustainability and empowering women in the Upper Yarra region of Victoria using an FRRR grant.
Supporting a clean energy transition in the Latrobe Valley
27 Aug 2024 – GCCNI received a $20,000 CLCS grant to support their just transition journey in response to planned closures of the local coal fired power plants in the Latrobe Valley.