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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.
Burnett Inland communities receive grants to build disaster preparedness capacity
03 Dec 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.
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.
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…
FRRR appoints new Outback Advisory Board
14 Aug 2025 – FRRR has appointed eight community representatives with deep expertise in remote and very remote Australia to form its Outback Advisory Board.
DRRF funds support Community Disaster Alliance in NSW Northern Rivers
13 Mar 2025 – Resilient Lismore Inc has been awarded $50,000 from FRRR’s Disaster Resilience & Recovery Fund on behalf of the recently established Northern Rivers Community Disaster Alliance.
Recovery in Kalbarri
12 Mar 2025 – Kalbarri Development Association Inc. raise funds to rebuild their Community Centre with an inaugural annual Community Gala.
$19.3M delivered into regions still recovering from Black Summer bushfires
05 Dec 2024 – FRRR’s report, Black Summer Bushfires Five Years On reaffirms the need for disaster recovery funding for the medium to long-term.
Safe Space supports community connection in Castlemaine
22 Oct 2024 – Through two IAGP grants, FRRR has helped support the establishment of Castlemaine Safe Space – a peer-supported community drop-in space.
Cycling trails bring back tourists, encourage local recreation
22 Oct 2024 – Cycle Tumbarumba have made a mountain bike trail network on Mason’s Hill safer for local community members using an FRRR grant.
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.