drought 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.
Not-for-profit report cards enhance drought resilience
16 Dec 2024 – Not For Profit HQ Limited received a $50,000 grant via FRRR through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative – Community Impact Program.
The power of regional people and communities to grow through disruption
25 Sep 2024 – FRRR’s Disaster Resilience and Recovery Lead, Nina O’Brien, explores how the TTTT program helped transform drought-affected communities across Australia.
Local leaders share stories of how they tackled tough times together
12 Sep 2024 – FRRR’s new Tackling Tough Times Together podcast series includes stories shared by local leaders from communities that have been impacted by drought.
Rural communities share in nearly $1.3M to prepare for dry times
11 Jul 2024 – FRRR has awarded $1,285,219 to 46 NFPs for projects that will strengthen community preparedness and resilience to manage the impacts of future droughts.
Local NFP partners needed for drought preparedness program in Central West NSW & WA Great Southern regions
22 May 2023 – FRRR and ARLF are looking for local NFP partners across Central West NSW and Great Southern WA as part of the drought preparedness Community Impact Program.
Local NFP partner needed in Loddon Campaspe for drought preparedness program
24 Feb 2023 – The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) and the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) are looking for a local NFP partner to work with them across the Loddon Campaspe…
Local NFP partner needed for drought preparedness program
09 Feb 2023 – The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) and the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) are looking for a local NFP partner to work with them across the Far West…
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.