philanthropy
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.
Grants available to back rural mental health
14 Jan 2026 – FRRR’s In a Good Place program is offering grants for projects that support the mental health and wellbeing of farmers and people living in rural places.
ANZ supports regional resilience with $250,000 in Seeds of Renewal community grants
25 Nov 2025 – A total of $250,000 in grants has been awarded to 19 NFP and community organisations in rural & regional Australia by FRRR through the ANZ Seeds of Renewal program.
FRRR steps up with more funding for remote, rural and regional communities
26 Aug 2025 – Nearly 100 communities across Australia are set to benefit from another $1.2 million in grants from FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities program.
More than $1M in grants to keep rural communities thriving
02 Jun 2025 – FRRR has awarded more than $1M in grants to 101 grassroots organisations across remote, rural and regional Australia.
Changes coming to FRRR’s online granting system
26 May 2025 – Significant upgrades to the software system that FRRR uses to manage grant applications and acquittals means that FRRR will soon begin moving to the new system.
Orbost Exhibition Centre’s FRRR story
01 May 2025 – Orbost Exhibition Centre share their FRRR story.
Capacity building program for NFPs kicks off in regional Victoria
16 Apr 2025 – Work in the three Victorian communities partnering with FRRR on the Investing in Rural Community Futures Victoria program will soon be getting underway.
Tech upgrades for Moore Catchment Council
11 Apr 2025 – Moore Catchment Council share how new laptops and a video camera have supported their operations and impact in community.
FRRR celebrates 25 years
02 Apr 2025 – Some of Australia’s leading philanthropists and representatives from corporate Australia came together to mark FRRR’s 25th anniversary.
Enhanced wellbeing for seniors on Christmas Island
26 Mar 2025 – The Shire of Christmas Island is using an FRRR grant to deliver programs to local seniors, reducing isolation and improving their wellbeing.