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.
Trailblazers supported to strengthen rural communities
28 Sep 2022 – In partnership with the Sally Foundation and ABC, FRRR is awarding grants to support six young leaders who are working on projects that respond to challenges, issues and opportunities in…
Mental health initiatives in rural communities get a $200,000 boost
31 Aug 2022 – Fourteen mental health initiatives across remote, rural and regional Australia will share in $204,607 in grants awarded through FRRR’s In a Good Place (IAGP) program.
Combatting COVID with Care
31 Aug 2022 – Albury Wodonga Regional FoodShare received a $13,500 grant from the COVID Regional Community Support program, funded by the New South Wales Government.
New wheels for Eventide residents
31 Aug 2022 – Thanks to a $10,000 Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) grant supported by Ian Rollo Currie Foundation, Evertide Lutheran Homes was able to purchase a golf buggy that has been assisting with…
Laughter at Lucky Bay
31 Aug 2022 – The Lucky Bay Shack Owners Association sought $51,597 through the Tackling Tough Times Together grant program to purchase new playground equipment.
Drought preparedness program kicks off
30 Aug 2022 – FRRR and ARLF are pleased to announce the opening of the first program in the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.
Building back better in Rathdowney
16 Aug 2022 – RMGA received a $15,000 Rebuilding Futures grant funded by Suncorp Group that allowed them to repair the equestrian arena, and to mitigate the impacts of future flood events on the Rathdowney…
Technology for Women’s Wellbeing Hub
26 Jul 2022 – Yarredi Services works hard to support local women and children who are victims of domestic and family violence (DFV). Working in collaboration with the South Australian Police, local health services,…
3×3 Basketball Brings Community Together
26 Jul 2022 – The Palm Island Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) was established in 2004, and works closely with the Indigenous Programs Development Unit, government agencies, community organisations and members to provide a…
Facility Refurb for Currie Park Residents
25 Jul 2022 – Currie Park, Euroa’s retirement village, is run by the Old Colonist’s Association of Victoria (OCAV), which was established in 1896 to care for older Victorians in need. OCAV provides access…