Community Impact Program
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.
FRRR and ARLF launch new drought preparedness program
05 Nov 2025 – FRRR and the ARLF have launched of the Future Drought Fund’s Communities Program, funded by the Australian Government.
Creative connections in the Wheatbelt
25 Sep 2025 – Meridian Regional Arts Inc used art projects to connect 2,000+ Wheatbelt residents, boosting wellbeing, skills and intergenerational collaboration.
Empowering young farmers on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula
15 Nov 2024 – AIR EP used a $60,000 CIP grant to run four field events for young farmers around local leadership, drought preparedness, and community sustainability.
Chicks in the Sticks are stronger together
15 Oct 2024 – ‘Chicks in the Sticks’ events bring together local women to increase skills, knowledge and understanding of the risks posed by drought and climate change.
Report finds good progress on strengthening social resilience in drought-prone areas
08 Oct 2024 – FRRR and ARLF are pleased to release the mid-term evaluation report for the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.
ICPA conference supports education of remote SA kids
25 Jun 2024 – This year’s Isolated Children’s Parents Association Marla-Oodnadatta (ICPA) conference is designed to enhance and enlighten agriculture-dependent communities and drive local action to assist in preparing for future challenges.
More local funding to prepare rural regions for drought
06 Nov 2023 – FRRR has announced the final projects awarded through the Community Impact Program, funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
$3.65M awarded to prepare rural regions for drought
11 Sep 2023 – FRRR has awarded $3.65 million in grants across 11 regions to better prepare local communities for the impacts of drought and a changing climate.
Nous Group appointed as evaluation partner for the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative
07 Jun 2023 – FRRR and the ARLF have announced the appointment of Nous Group to assess the impacts of the Future Drought Fund’s Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative, which is funded…
Funds begin to flow to rural communities to prepare for drought
09 May 2023 – FRRR and ARLF are pleased to announce the first 15 organisations to receive funding through the Future Drought Fund’s Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.