NFPs
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.
Social Impact in the Regions 2025 – Grafton NSW
17 Sep 2025 – Changemakers and leaders from several IRCF communities attended the 2025 Social Impact in the Regions conference in Grafton
South Shoalhaven Community Expo celebrates, strengthens and connects
17 Sep 2025 – The fourth annual South Shoalhaven Community Expo, held earlier this month in Ulladulla, continued its evolution into a vibrant platform for connection, collaboration and community-led recovery.
Grants available to strengthen NFPs in Colac, Maryborough and Swan Hill
02 Sep 2025 – Community organisations in Colac, Maryborough and Swan Hill are invited to apply for funding, as part of the Investing in Rural Community Futures Victoria program.
Building resilience: California and Australia share lessons in community recovery efforts
11 Jul 2025 – There is always much to be learnt by sharing experiences of similar events, especially when it comes to disaster recovery. Recently, representatives from California and Australia connected to discuss how…
Three community partners set for five-year $5M capacity building program
19 Mar 2025 – Swan Hill, Maryborough and Colac have been selected as partners in a $5M not-for-profit sector capacity building program.
Funding injection for NFPs will benefit Bay & Basin community
18 Mar 2025 – Two projects in the Bay and Basin area will receive $78,000 in grants through the IRCF program, supported by Bendigo Bank’s Community Enterprise Foundation.
Report confirms NFPs far stronger five years on
05 Dec 2024 – Significant impacts and lessons of a five-year pilot program aimed at building collective NFP sector capability revealed in FRRR report.
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.
Small Grants are vital to strengthen rural Australia
01 Nov 2023 – FRRR’s Place Portfolio Lead, Jill Karena, explains the big impact that a small grant can have on grassroot organisations and the rural communities they support.
Connecting the Southern Shoalhaven community
18 Sep 2023 – Community Connect Southern Shoalhaven was set up as a vehicle to coordinate activities and deliver on community-identified roadmap priorities.