Strengthening Rural Communities – Rebuilding Regional Communities

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 access funds for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities.

Recognising the impacts of COVID-19 on communities, the Australian Government partnered with FRRR to distribute $5 million from 2022 to 2024 to support community-led initiatives that:

  • Enhanced the process of recovery of remote, rural and regional communities from the COVID-19 pandemic;
  • Reduced social isolation and fostered stronger, more resilient remote, rural and regional communities; and/or
  • Sustained local remote, rural and regional organisations and their work.

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“We are absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to provide what will be a very different and improved facility for our community and cannot thank your organisation enough. We look forward to reporting on the outcome and hope that you will also be thrilled with the end result.”

Sue McMahon, Chairperson – Tonimbuk Hall Committee of Management, SRC Rebuilding Regional Communities R15

“FRRR’s grant application was clearly set out, staff were friendly and helpful when I had a few questions, and the whole process was easily achievable. We are grateful for the opportunity to receive funding to improve Adavale Lane Community Centre so it can be accessed and used for the benefit of our whole community.”

Danielle Diener, Secretary – Adavale Lane Community Centre Incorporated, SRC R9

Inspiration - Past Projects

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Empowering First Nations women in cultural tourism

First Nations Women in Tourism Australia used an $8,900 grant from FRRR's SRC program to run a one-day cultural tourism event in Port Lincoln, SA.
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A conversation with Geraldine Roche from the Sally Foundation about philanthropy, partnership and empowering the next generation

A conversation with Geraldine Roche from the Sally Foundation about philanthropy, partnership and empowering the next generation via FRRR.
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Meet Deb Samuels

In December 2026, Deb Samuels was appointed Head of Partnerships at FRRR. Enjoy this insightful interview and learn what drew her to this role.
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Community representatives came together for a celebration dinner.

DR:FR program coming to a close in the Burnett Inland, but legacy is strong 

Thanks to the DR:FR program, the Burnett Inland region is better equipped to respond to the changing climate and the increased prevalence of disasters.
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Collaborative planning in action during a community workshop. Participants share ideas while reviewing a large brainstorming poster.

South Coast Futures already creating new connections

FRRR held a leadership workshop for the South Coast Futures program to explore how local leaders can lean into their collective capacity in and with community.
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FRRR backs rural Australia with more than $760,000 in grants

FRRR has awarded $763,234 in funding to 65 locally-led initiatives that will empower remote, very remote, rural and regional communities to be more vibrant, resilient and sustainable places to live, work, learn and invest.
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Grants available to support disaster recovery and preparedness projects

Applications are open for FRRR's Rebuilding Futures program for recovery & preparedness projects in communities impacted by disasters between Jan 2019-Dec 2025.
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Beyond bricks and mortar

The Friends of Lismore Regional Gallery shifted their focus from supporting a building to supporting community recovery with a Rebuilding Futures grant.
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Tech skills for students in the East Kimberley

Children in some of the East Kimberley’s most remote communities are gaining vital digital skills thanks to a $10,000 Telstra's Connected Communities grant.
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Small cafe, strong community

The youth-led café Bagai Barista has grown from a small school-based initiative into a vibrant community hub thanks to a $47,075 SRC grant.
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