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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.
Better Communication Sounds Good
22 Feb 2023 – The Grants Only Group in the Lower Tarwin Valley District in Victoria successfully applied for a $4,838 Gardiner Dairy Foundation Community Grant to purchase a Community PA System.
Grants for Resilience & Wellness for Kinglake Ranges communities now open
21 Feb 2023 – FRRR is inviting applications from local not-for-profit groups for grants to support ongoing recovery efforts following the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009.
Tanjil Valley Settlers’ stories printed
20 Jan 2023 – With a $3,400 grant from the Gardiner Dairy Foundation Community grants program, the History Gatherer’s Group was able to collate and publish History Talks – Settlers’ Histories A Generation On.
Grant strengthens capacity at local radio station
24 Nov 2022 – In a bid to regain sponsors and attract new ones, Alpine Radio used a $6,000 grant from the News Corp Bushfire Recovery Fund, to hire a Sponsorship and Marketing Manager.
Focus on Fundraising: Tomorrow Today Foundation
23 Nov 2022 – Tomorrow Today Foundation (TTF) is the community foundation for the Benalla region in Victoria. It connects people, resources and ideas to create a stronger, more resilient and prosperous rural community.
Brass tuition creates a legacy
12 Nov 2022 – On Boonwurrung Country The primarily agriculture-based Bass Coast community is a two-hour drive, south-east of Melbourne. It’s therefore perhaps not surprising that it’s one of the fastest growing areas in…
Bruarong stories remembered, history displayed
10 Nov 2022 – FRRR funding enabled the Bruarong Community Centre to develop a display of historical panels to enhance community understanding of the past and celebrate their community.
Cycling Without Age in Portland
10 Nov 2022 – With support from the Rotary Club, CWA Portland applied for a Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) grant to purchase a custom-built trailer that will allow them to transport two bikes to…
Yinnar locals staying fit together
21 Oct 2022 – The Yinnar & District Memorial Hall Committee has achieved significant outcomes in improving the lives of local mature people. Led by Hall President, Glenys Webster and supported by Kathleen Millett,…
Community-driven regional health solutions
28 Sep 2022 – Funded through an FRRR Enhancing Country Health Outcomes (ECHO) grant in 2020, Northern District Community Health (NDCH) is making the good use of their $115,000 grant, funded by Beyond Medical…