ANZ Seeds of Renewal is a small grants program designed to help build vibrant and sustainable rural communities, to ensure the ongoing prosperity of regional Australia. The program demonstrates ANZ’s ongoing commitment to shape a world where people and communities

NOTE: 2024 was the final round of the Back to School program. The program has now ended. Back to School (BTS) is a national program that helps remote and rural children and young people access quality educational experiences. Since 2005,

The Community Led Climate Solutions grant program supports not-for-profit organisations across remote, rural and regional Australia to drive local climate solutions that reduce emissions through education, engagement and action on: Clean energy; Circular economies; Decarbonisation; Sustainable agriculture and food systems;

The Disaster Resilience and Recovery Fund (DRRF) supports communities in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia to implement longer-term initiatives that support preparedness for, and resilience to, future disasters and climate–related disruptions. DRRF projects should result in: Improved skills,

When community members, local organisations and regional stakeholders collaborate and build their knowledge of climate risks in the local area, they become better leaders and are better equipped to facilitate community-driven innovation processes. Over the next three years, FRRR and

Thanks to support from our donor partners, including the NSW Government’s Get Ready NSW initiative, the project started in New South Wales. The first three pilot communities to participate in the program were Ocean Shores, Wee Waa and North Richmond. The project

Communities that are engaged, connected, empowered, and have high social capital tend to respond and recover better from disasters and other disruptions than those with lesser capacity in these areas. They are also best placed to determine the most effective

The FRRR Expertise Pool is a network of highly-experienced consultants from around the country, with a proven track record of working in collaboration with community organisations to achieve their mission and build their resilience. Run by the Social Impact Hub,

Through the Community Impact Program (CIP), which is part of the Future Drought Fund’s (FDF) Communities Program, thanks to funding from the Australian Government, we’re investing in the future, enabling agriculture-dependent communities to identify and act on their drought preparedness

Regional Drought Resilience Plan (RDRP) Social Outcome Grants support not-for-profit organisations in remote, rural and regional Australia to develop and deliver local projects that will broadly result in strengthened social capital, wellbeing and connectedness to prepare for and build social

Small Network Grants support not-for-profit organisations in remote, rural and regional Australia to develop and deliver local projects or initiatives that will broadly result in strengthened social capital, wellbeing and connectedness to prepare for and build social resilience to drought.

FRRR and our donor partners collaborate with ABC Heywire to help communities take action on the ideas generated by young Australians who attend the annual Heywire Regional Youth Summit. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for communities across Australia to adopt, adapt and

The Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund provides a sustainable source of funding to help remote, rural and regional communities, and farmers, become more prepared for, and resilient to, the impacts of drought. The Fund is part of the Government’s Drought

Between 2003 and 2024, FRRR partnered with the Gardiner Foundation to strengthen the sustainability of dairy farming communities in regional Victoria. This resulted in $2.3 million being invested in 574 community organisations, leaving a strong legacy of revitalised community facilities and enduring program outcomes that have

Through the Community Impact Program, which is part of the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative, thanks to funding from the Australian Government via the Future Drought Fund, we’re investing in the future, enabling agriculture-dependent communities to identify and

Small Network Grants supported community organisations in remote, rural and regional Australia to develop and deliver one-off events or initiatives to strengthen community networks and capabilities that build drought preparedness. Part of the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative,

Supporting mental health in rural communities The In a Good Place program gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia, particularly farming communities, the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of community-driven projects, services, activities or initiatives,

Investing in Rural Community Futures (IRCF) is a grassroots program that aims to build the capacity of not-for-profit (NFP) organisations. The IRCF Victoria program is now underway in three Victorian communities, including Colac. It offers flexible and tailored support, including

Investing in Rural Community Futures (IRCF) is a grassroots program that aims to build the capacity of not-for-profit (NFP) organisations. The IRCF Victoria program is now underway in three Victorian communities, including Maryborough. It offers flexible and tailored support, including

Investing in Rural Community Futures (IRCF) is a grassroots program that aims to build the capacity of not-for-profit (NFP) organisations. The IRCF Victoria program is now underway in three Victorian communities, including Swan Hill. It offers flexible and tailored support,

Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants is a small grants program aiming to contribute to the success, vibrancy and wellbeing of rural and regional communities nationwide. Nutrien Ag Solutions seeks to support local grassroots organisations with funding for projects that are

Rebuilding Futures is a responsive disaster preparedness and recovery grant program. It is activated from time to time to support remote, rural and regional communities impacted by extreme weather events. The program provides grants for local not-for-profit community organisations to

South Coast Futures (SCF) is a new three-year initiative supporting not-for-profit (NFP) organisations across the South Coast of NSW, from Nowra to Moruya. SCF continues the journey of strengthening the resourcing, capacity, sustainability and impact of the local community sector

The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Small & Vital stream gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities. There are two tiers

The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Prepare & Recover program supports communities in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia to implement initiatives that prevent and prepare for future climate related impacts, or recover from existing disasters in the medium to long-term timeframe, generally one

The Rebuilding Regional Communities SRC funding stream has now closed – there will be no further funding rounds. The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Rebuilding Regional Communities (RRC) stream gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to

The Tackling Tough Times Together (TTTT) grant program helps communities access the resources they need to support one another through the ongoing effects of the drought. The final round of TTTT was announced in May 2023, and the program remains

Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program will boost support for communities across remote, rural and regional Australia to enhance liveability with digital solutions that harness the power of connection. The program will support community-led efforts that embrace new technology and improve

The Yulgilbar Foundation Fund supported communities in the Clarence Valley and surrounding regions who had a desire and need to strengthen their capacity and resilience in response to the 2019/20 bushfires, flooding and continued challenges across the region. It helped