Media Releases
We issue media releases to share our official announcements - from new funding rounds and partnerships, to major milestones and media moments. If you're looking for the latest from FRRR, this is the place to start.
For any media enquiries, email Julie Weldon or call 0423 110 802.
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.
Empowering rural youth to lead local change
13 Mar 2024 – Grants up to $10,000 are available to adopt or adapt one of the six project ideas developed at this year’s ABC Heywire Youth Summit.
Community Led Climate Solutions get a boost
06 Mar 2024 – FRRR has awarded $278,693 in grants to help remote, rural & regional communities decarbonise, adapt to a changing climate, & mitigate risks of global warming.
Grants available to connect rural communities
27 Feb 2024 – Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program is offering grants up to $10,000 to strengthen social capital and digital capability.
FRRR reports $22.5M granted in FY23 to address remote, rural, regional priorities
20 Feb 2024 – FRRR distributed a record $22.5M last financial year, shared across more than 550 communities across Australia, as reported in the FY23 Annual Review.
Support continues for local groups leading bushfire recovery in rural Victoria
19 Feb 2024 – Three Victorian NFPs, working in places impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires, have been awarded grants in the closing round of FRRR’s Bushfire Recovery Fund.
Rural communities receive $1.5M boost
13 Feb 2024 – More than $1.5 million in grants has been announced for 110 community groups across remote, rural and regional Australia through FRRR’s flagship SRC program.
Funding available to prepare for dry times
13 Feb 2024 – Funding is available from the latest round of FRRR’s Small Network Grants for initiatives that build community preparedness and resilience to future drought.
Strengthening Victoria’s dairy communities
07 Feb 2024 – Community groups in small communities across three Victorian dairy regions can now apply for Gardiner Foundation Community Grants up to $5,000.
2024 Back to School recipients
31 Jan 2024 – FRRR has issued more than $1,097,900 in eGift Back to School vouchers to assist more than 18,400 students and their families experiencing financial distress..
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.