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.
Volunteer Emergency Services encouraged to apply for funding
21 Sep 2021 – FRRR is encouraging local volunteer emergency services groups serving rural communities affected by the 2019/20 bushfires to apply now for the second round of Volunteer Emergency Services Fund program grants.
More grants available for community-led initiatives that build drought resilience
20 Sep 2021 – FRRR is inviting applications for the second round of the Future Drought Fund’s Networks to Build Drought Resilience program.
Three-year study identifies ways to strengthen community resilience to disasters
14 Sep 2021 – A call for more investment in local community groups, so they are better equipped to play a key role in building community resilience ahead of climate, natural disasters and other…
Make your voice heard in the Heartbeat of Rural Australia study
30 Aug 2021 – FRRR is calling on leaders of not-for-profit organisations and community groups across remote, rural and regional Australia to tell it like it is in the Foundation’s inaugural Heartbeat of Rural…
Bega and Glen Innes community groups receive funding
26 Aug 2021 – FRRR has awarded eight grants totalling $280,000 to a range of local community groups across Bega Valley and Glen Innes Severn through the INFPC program.
Volunteer Emergency Services Fund awards more than $300,000 in grants
25 Aug 2021 – FRRR has awarded more than $300,000 in grants to volunteer emergency services organisations impacted by the 2019/20 bushfires for local disaster recovery and preparedness projects.
2021 Sally Foundation Trailblazers Development Fund grants awarded
24 Aug 2021 – The Sally Foundation Trailblazers Development Fund has awarded grants totalling $26,650 to support six youth-led initiatives that address the needs of young people living in remote, rural and regional communities…
FRRR and Suncorp launch $1 million disaster recovery partnership
19 Aug 2021 – FRRR and Suncorp launch $1 million disaster recovery partnership to support rural Australian communities impacted by significant natural disasters.
Communities tackling drought to share in more than $1 million in grants
17 Aug 2021 – FRRR’s TTTT program has awarded has awarded grants totalling $1,086,794 to 35 not-for-profit organisations to support drought recovery projects in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia.
Growing our communities from the ground up
03 Aug 2021 – Applications are now open for Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants Program, with grants of up to $5,000 available for projects that contribute to the success and wellbeing of remote, rural…