Community Grants
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.
Wanaaring Parents and Citizens Association
11 Dec 2025 – Wanaaring Parents and Citizens Association share their FRRR story.
FRRR awards vital funding for 78 locally-led initiatives across Australia
27 Nov 2025 – Rural communities across Australia will share $981,100 through FRRR’s SRC program, empowering them to create vibrant and sustainable places to live.
$2.5M South Coast Futures program to build capacity and connection
20 Nov 2025 – South Coast Futures will continue to strengthen the resourcing, capacity, sustainability and impact of NFPs in the Shoalhaven and Eurobodalla Shires.
New tool makes it easier to apply for grants
28 Oct 2025 – A free online tool has been launched to help community groups access data to strengthen funding applications.
Nutrien Ag Solutions invests over $250,000 in regional community projects
27 Oct 2025 – Nutrien Ag Solutions and FRRR have awarded more than $250,000 in grants to 56 local NFPs for projects that will support their communities to be successful, vibrant and sustainable places.
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.
Getting together in Tasmania’s high country
27 Aug 2025 – A $10,000 SRC grant helped the Tasmanian Mountain Cattlemen’s Association revive its Annual Get Together, preserving traditional high-country horsemanship.
FRRR steps up with more funding for remote, rural and regional communities
26 Aug 2025 – Nearly 100 communities across Australia are set to benefit from another $1.2 million in grants from FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities program.
More rural mental health grants on offer
01 Jul 2025 – FRRR’s In a Good Place program is now open with grants up to $20,000 available for projects that support the mental health and wellbeing of farmers and rural communities.
Monto Magic Tourism Action Group Inc
25 Jun 2025 – Monto Magic Tourism Group Inc share their FRRR story.