S&V
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.
Weaving culture and community in Kingston
25 Jun 2025 – Supported by OSCA and a $10,000 SRC Small and Vital grant, the Kingston Weaving project is bringing community and culture together in SA’s Limestone Coast.
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.
Community connection in Porongurup
20 Nov 2024 – Thanks to a $9,961 S&V SRC grant, Porongurup locals participated in a community led, intercultural, intra-regional dance performance about climate action.
More than $1M in grants set to strengthen rural Australia
07 Nov 2024 – FRRR has awarded more than $1M to 103 NFPs in remote, rural and regional places across Australia, through the Strengthening Rural Communities 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.
Grants of $1.3M boost 131 projects in remote, rural & regional Australia
19 Jun 2023 – FRRR has awarded more than $1.3M in grants to 131 local groups across remote, rural and regional Australia through its Strengthening Rural Communities program.

