Covid Recovery
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.
New seats the ‘chair-y’ on top at Laura Fair
28 May 2024 – Laura Fair Inc received a Rebuilding Regional Communities grant to purchase chairs for their annual event, freeing up future funds to reinvest in the community.
Nearly $1.4M in small grants for rural Australia
30 Apr 2024 – Nearly $1.4 million in grants is being shared by 129 community groups across remote, rural and regional Australia through FRRR’s flagship SRC program.
SAGE COVID recovery in Eurobodalla
11 Dec 2023 – SAGE received an FRRR grant to cover the costs of a salaried Business Manager to help build organisational capacity and revenue streams.
Connecting through Colac’s Makers’ Space
11 Dec 2023 – A creative arts project run by Colac Makers’ Space received a $10,000 grant to support local youth and volunteers.
More than $1.5M awarded to meet the needs of rural Australia
27 Nov 2023 – More than 150 NFP organisations in rural regions across Australia are sharing $1,579,380 in SRC grants for projects that will strengthen their communities.
Making a big impact with a small project in Foster
21 Nov 2023 – Manna Community Garden in Foster, VIC, received a Rebuilding Regional Communities grant to replace seating around the fire pit at their community garden.
Rural groups awarded a record-breaking $2.3 million
29 Mar 2023 – FRRR has awarded $2,309,331 in grants to 176 community projects across remote, rural and regional Australia as part of the Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program.
New wheels deliver more than meals
10 Nov 2022 – The Morgan Volunteer Support Group undertook a lot of local fundraising and secured a $10,000 grant through FRRR’s SRC program to go towards a newer vehicle for their Meals on…