Telstra's Connected Communities Grant Program
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.
Digital solutions improve access to healthcare in remote Queensland
26 Feb 2025 – Goondir Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders Corporation for Health Services used FRRR funding to improve healthcare access for indigenous communities in QLD.
Grants available to power digital solutions
20 Feb 2025 – Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program is now open, with grants available to empower rural communities to embrace new technologies and digital solutions.
Wardell CORE building community resilience
01 Mar 2024 – The work of the Wardell Community Organised Resilience Effort (CORE) is an example of how a small town can rally in the face of a natural disaster and be ready…
Grants available to connect rural communities
27 Feb 2024 – Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program is offering grants up to $10,000 to strengthen social capital and digital capability.
Rural communities awarded more than $210,000 to stay connected
19 Jun 2023 – FRRR has awarded more than $200,000 in Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program grants to 30 NFPs for projects to help their communities stay connected.
New grants available to keep rural communities connected
01 Mar 2023 – Grants of up to $10,000 are available through the first round of Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program.
New partnership with Telstra to connect communities
02 Feb 2023 – FRRR today welcomed a new $600,000 partnership with Telstra, which will see Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program launch in March 2023.