climate change
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.
$400,000 available to power locally-led climate solutions in rural Australia
10 Feb 2026 – Remote, rural and regional NFPs are invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 for projects that address climate change at a local level through FRRR’s CLCS program.
Playful workshops help locals prepare for climate crisis
28 Jan 2026 – Rockhampton Regional Council used a CLCS grant to deliver The Activation Game (TAG) workshops, helping residents explore local climate risks and responses.
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…
Watering the future in South West WA
27 Aug 2025 – With a $5,000 Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grant, Nature Conservation Margaret River Region purchased a mobile watering unit to support bush regeneration.
Time to strike a good deal for communities hosting renewables
04 Aug 2025 – FRRR and Projects JSA, have authored a new report that draws on insights from leaders in regions with significant renewable energy investments around Australia.
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.
$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.
Gippsland Climate Change Network’s FRRR story
22 Jan 2025 – Gippsland Climate Change Network share their FRRR story.
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.
Grants available for rural communities to take climate action
01 Aug 2024 – Grants are available for rural communities seeking to embrace practices and solutions that reduce emissions and address the impacts of climate change.