Small Network Grants
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.
Supporting mental health in Spring Bay
30 Apr 2025 – The Spring Bay Suicide Prevention Network used a Small Networks Grant to build local mental health skills and strengthen drought resilience.
GroWQ’s lifesaving first aid initiative
26 Mar 2025 – GroWQ Association’s Rural First Aid Training empowered 188 participants across Central West QLD with lifesaving skills tailored to remote emergencies.
Celebrating rural women in Central Australia’s Arid Lands
22 Jan 2025 – The Red Centre Rural Ladies Day, held in Alice Springs, fostered connections among agricultural workers in Central Australia’s isolated Arid Lands.
Report finds good progress on strengthening social resilience in drought-prone areas
08 Oct 2024 – FRRR and ARLF are pleased to release the mid-term evaluation report for the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.
Rural communities share in nearly $1.3M to prepare for dry times
11 Jul 2024 – FRRR has awarded $1,285,219 to 46 NFPs for projects that will strengthen community preparedness and resilience to manage the impacts of future droughts.
More than $730,000 awarded to prepare rural communities for future drought
22 Mar 2024 – FRRR has awarded $737,774 in Small Network Grants to 29 NFPs for projects that will strengthen their communities to prepare for the impacts of future droughts.
Funding available to prepare for dry times
13 Feb 2024 – Funding is available from the latest round of FRRR’s Small Network Grants for initiatives that build community preparedness and resilience to future drought.