funding
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 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.
Rural communities tackle transitions and lead local climate solutions
29 Sep 2025 – FRRR’s Community Led Climate Solutions program has awarded more than $650,000 in grants to 24 NFPs across remote, rural and regional Australia for initiatives that address the localised impacts of…
Burnett Inland communities receive grants to build disaster preparedness capacity
13 Aug 2025 – The DR:FR Burnett Inland program has made significant inroads in strengthening the capacity of communities across the region to prepare for future disasters.
2023 Takeover Mildura Grant Recipients
09 Oct 2024 – With support from our long-time partner, The Sally Foundation, FRRR awarded $12,000 through three grants to not-for-profit community organisations in the Mildura region.
FRRR grants to bring youth-focussed projects to life
10 Sep 2024 – FRRR announced that 19 community organisations will share more than $157,766 from the FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grants program.
2024 Sally Foundation Trailblazers Development Fund grants awarded
27 Aug 2024 – In partnership with the Sally Foundation and the ABC, FRRR awarded $40,000 in grants to eight youth-led community projects as part of the Trailblazers program.
Report confirms that in-drought support for NFPs is critical to sustainability and recovery
26 Aug 2024 – FRRR’s TTTT impact report highlights the program outcomes and makes recommendations on effective in-drought support.
More than $280,000 for rural mental health projects
12 Aug 2024 – FRRR’s In a Good Place program has awarded $286,992 to 18 NFPs in remote, rural and regional communities to support mental health challenges.
Building Indigenous economic and cultural sustainability through art
31 Jul 2024 – Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre Inc used $6,407 from FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities program to deliver culturally safe canvas art workshops in Tomaree, NSW.
Climate solutions deliver efficiencies & social benefits
30 Jul 2024 – Community Action Inc in partnership with GADSA received a $20,000 Community Led Climate Solutions grant for their Building Energy Efficiency Project.