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Thanks for popping by. In this area of the site, we share news of the grants we have awarded, our new partnerships and share stories about our organisation. From time to time, you’ll also find articles and our thoughts on key issues facing remote, rural and regional communities.

You can use the categories to the right to explore particular topics, including how FRRR is supporting communities affected by the 2019/2020 bushfires.

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. 

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2024 Takeover Lismore Grant Recipients

Media releases (soft launch): 23 July 2024

With support from a variety of generous supporters, FRRR awarded $36,000 via 6 grants to community organisations in and around Lismore via the Takeover program.

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A journey of cultural enrichment

Community stories: 17 July 2024

Over the past five years, the IRCF program has expanded our knowledge of local indigenous culture through an array of touchpoints, workshops, group discussions, events and training sessions.

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Growing volunteers for the Women’s Resource Centre in Bega

Community stories: 17 July 2024

The Tomerong School of Arts in NSW has been a community owned and managed facility since 1926 and they recently sought funding to increase communication with their constituents.

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Communication strengthens Tomerong

Community stories: 17 July 2024

The Tomerong School of Arts in NSW has been a community owned and managed facility since 1926 and they recently sought funding to increase communication with their constituents.

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Dynamic Groups and Sociocracy in Nambucca Valley

Community stories: 17 July 2024

The Tomerong School of Arts in NSW has been a community owned and managed facility since 1926 and they recently sought funding to increase communication with their constituents.

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Rural communities share in nearly $1.3M to prepare for dry times

Media releases: 11 July 2024

FRRR has awarded $1,285,219 to 46 NFPs for projects that will strengthen community preparedness and resilience to manage the impacts of future droughts.

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FRRR joins VFFF in Backing the Future

Media releases: 11 July 2024

FRRR and VFFF have partnered to expand the Backing the Future program to support young people living in remote, rural and regional NSW and QLD.

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Nutrien Ag Solutions offers grants for community groups in regional Australia

Media releases: 10 July 2024

Applications for Nutrien Ag Solutions’ Community Grants Program are now open, with grants up to $5,000 available to support projects in regional Australia.

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FRRR and Paul Ramsay Foundation partner to support Community Led Climate Solutions

Media releases: 3 July 2024

FRRR and Paul Ramsay Foundation are pleased to announce a multi-year partnership to support Community Led Climate Solutions in places experiencing disadvantage.

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ANZ commits $250,000 to rural and regional communities through Seeds of Renewal

Media releases: 3 July 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 ANZ Seeds of Renewal program, with grants of up to $15,000 available for NFPs in remote, rural, and regional Australia.

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