New South Wales
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.
Building resilience in Far Western NSW
27 Aug 2025 – A $49,969 Small Network Grant has enabled Contact Inc to continue helping families in Far Western NSW to build relationships and resilience.
$450,000 to foster youth futures in rural NSW
16 May 2025 – FRRR and VFFF have awarded 10 individuals each a $50,000 grant for initiatives that will enhance the lives of young people in remote, rural and regional NSW.
Linking stories in Broken Hill
30 Apr 2025 – Youth in Broken Hill developed The Story Link Project – a powerful, youth-led initiative tackling discrimination through storytelling and art.
A garden of support for veterans and first responders
26 Mar 2025 – An IAGP grant funded a therapeutic garden in Wagga Wagga, supporting veterans and first responders with gardening, workshops, and cooking to boost wellbeing.
Backing the Future for youth in NSW
29 Jul 2024 – FRRR and VFFF are offering grants of $50,000 to individuals and groups of individuals working to enhance the lives of young people living in rural NSW.
$1.3 million investment starts rolling out in South Coast communities
13 Feb 2023 – FRRR announced today that they have appointed two facilitators in the Shoalhaven region to support the ongoing delivery of their Investing in Rural Communities Futures program.
Copmanhurst Pre-School’s journey to recovery
23 Jan 2023 – Copmanhurst Pre-School have created a Healing Circle and Native garden using a $8,650 grant through The Yulgilbar Foundation Fund.
FRRR welcomes Newcrest’s flood appeal donation
15 Dec 2022 – FRRR today welcomed a contribution of $150,000 from the Newcrest Sustainability Fund, which will go toward flood-recovery in communities affected by the ongoing flood emergency across the Central West of…
Kempsey Shire Council shares insights on changing climate
12 Dec 2022 – Earlier this year, the FRRR team heard directly from Kempsey Shire Council, who had recently received a $56,960 grant for the Macleay Valley River to the Sea Festival through the…