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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.
Funding available for Minyip community groups
11 Jan 2024 – FRRR is once again inviting Minyip community groups to apply for grants up to $10,000 for projects that will benefit the township, district and its people.
Making a big impact with a small project in Foster
21 Nov 2023 – Manna Community Garden in Foster, VIC, received a Rebuilding Regional Communities grant to replace seating around the fire pit at their community garden.
A field day for farmers
25 Sep 2023 – Using a $42,920 grant through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund Networks to Build Drought Resilience program, Gippsland Agriculture Group held two farmer field days, focusing on farmer mental health…
Victorian communities take action on disaster resilience
15 Aug 2023 – Local groups in regional VIC are taking an active approach to preparing their regions for future disaster, thanks to a partnership with FRRR’s DR:FR program.
More than $200,000 to support and strengthen Kinglake Ranges
26 Jul 2023 – FRRR has awarded $207,812 in grants to community groups across the Kinglake Ranges region, marking the final round of FRRR’s Grants for Resilience & Wellness program.
On-country gatherings are a chance to deepen understanding and strengthen relationships
05 Jul 2023 – Program Manager for VIC/TAS/SA, Karly Whelan, reflects on their experience at Woor-Dungin’s on-country gathering, held this year on Gunditjmara country.
Fundraising Account in Focus: Ourschool
31 May 2023 – Ourschool has partnered with FRRR to fundraise, using a Not-for-Profit Fundraising Account, to support school-based alumni programs to inspire and support current students in Victoria’s public high schools.
Winter Care Packages for those in need
31 May 2023 – A $5,000 Strengthening Rural Communities grant awarded in 2022, funded by the Ian Rollo Currie Estate Foundation helped United Care Glenelg care for vulnerable residents in the Glenelg Shire in…
Flood-impacted VIC communities set for a boost
31 May 2023 – FRRR, in partnership with Suncorp and AAMI, are offering grants up to $20,000 to rural Victorian communities impacted by 2022-23 floods.
Vital funding already supporting flood-affected Victorian communities
27 Mar 2023 – FRRR has awarded 23 ‘quick response’ grants to community groups and not-for-profit (NFP) organisations in flood-affected areas of Victoria thanks to a generous $250,000 donation from the Pratt Foundation.