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.
Future-focused grants awarded to rural communities
19 Oct 2023 – FRRR has awarded $252,924 in grants to 57 not-for-profits through the Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants program.
FRRR supports recognition and a Voice to Parliament
12 Oct 2023 – This Saturday, Australians of voting age will be asked to have their say on whether to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal…
Grants bring youth-inspired community initiatives to life
12 Oct 2023 – Sixteen community initiatives that will act on issues that matter to remote, rural and regional youth will share in $148,721 from the Heywire grants program.
Nuseed partners with FRRR to strengthen rural communities
11 Oct 2023 – FRRR has welcomed a three-year commitment from canola seed business Nuseed to support its flagship small grants program, Strengthening Rural Communities.
Grants available to build local drought resilience
03 Oct 2023 – Applications are invited from community organisations in remote, rural and regional communities for projects designed to enhance local drought preparedness.
Record $2.7M granted to meet the local needs of rural Australia
19 Sep 2023 – FRRR has awarded a record $2.7M in grants to support and strengthen remote, rural and regional communities through this round of its flagship SRC program.
Introducing FRRR’s Community-led Climate Solutions program
15 Sep 2023 – FRRR is launching a new program to help NFPs leverage the knowledge, innovation and commitment in rural areas to implement locally-led climate solutions.
$3.65M awarded to prepare rural regions for drought
11 Sep 2023 – FRRR has awarded $3.65 million in grants across 11 regions to better prepare local communities for the impacts of drought and a changing climate.
FRRR welcomes Alison Maclaren as CFO
05 Sep 2023 – FRRR has appointed Alison Maclaren as Chief Financial Officer and Business Operations Manager.
More than $30,000 awarded to youth-led projects by rural Trailblazers
31 Aug 2023 – FRRR has awarded $33,350 in grants to eight youth-led community projects in remote, rural and regional Australia as part of the Trailblazers program.