Small & Vital
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.
FRRR awards vital funding for 78 locally-led initiatives across Australia
27 Nov 2025 – Rural communities across Australia will share $981,100 through FRRR’s SRC program, empowering them to create vibrant and sustainable places to live.
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.
Rural Australia receives $820,000 funding boost
13 Mar 2025 – Eighty-four NFPs across remote, rural and regional Australia are sharing $827,253 in grants thanks to FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities grant program.
Improved access to life saving equipment in Pine Village
27 Aug 2024 – Pine Village Land & Services Management Association Inc received a $3,704 grant to purchase and install an automatic defibrillator.
Grassroots groups share $730,000 to improve liveability of remote, rural and regional places
13 Aug 2024 – Seventy-nine community groups across remote, rural and regional Australia are sharing more than $730,000 in grants, thanks to FRRR’s flagship SRC program.
Nearly $1.4M in small grants for rural Australia
30 Apr 2024 – Nearly $1.4 million in grants is being shared by 129 community groups across remote, rural and regional Australia through FRRR’s flagship SRC program.
Sprouting Joy: Morawa Playgroup’s Nature Playground Project
24 Apr 2024 – Morawa Playgroup in Western Australia’s wheatbelt, transformed its outdoor space into a vibrant nature playground with support from an FRRR grant.
Reviving Namabunda
24 Apr 2024 – Bundjalung Tribal Society utilised an SRC grant to reengage their volunteer support base after interest had waned due to volunteer fatigue and lockdown restrictions.
Rural communities receive $1.5M boost
13 Feb 2024 – More than $1.5 million in grants has been announced for 110 community groups across remote, rural and regional Australia through FRRR’s flagship SRC program.
Record $2.7M granted to meet the local needs of rural Australia
19 Sep 2023 – FRRR has awarded a record $2.7M in grants to support and strengthen remote, rural and regional communities through this round of its flagship SRC program.