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.
Grants provide important support for bushfire-affected communities
31 Mar 2021 – FRRR, in partnership with News Corp Australia, has awarded $279,940 in grants to support 12 projects in communities impacted by the Black Summer bushfires.
FRRR launches Flood Recovery Appeal
30 Mar 2021 – FRRR has launched a Flood Recovery Appeal to support remote, rural and regional communities in New South Wales and Queensland devastated by this month’s floods.
FRRR seeks Back to School partners in bushfire-affected areas
25 Mar 2021 – FRRR is asking local organisations in bushfire-affected communities to assist with the distribution of Back to School vouchers to families in need of support.
Support available as recovery continues, 12 years on
22 Mar 2021 – Twelve years on from the 2009 Victorian bushfires, FRRR is offering another round of funding to support communities as they continue to rebuild, reconnect and recover.
More than $640,000 in bushfire recovery funding distributed
16 Mar 2021 – FRRR has awarded $642,481 in grants to help seed and strengthen the recovery of regions impacted by the Black Summer bushfires, through its SRC program.
More than $1M distributed to Strengthen Rural Communities
16 Mar 2021 – FRRR has awarded more than $1M in grants to help boost remote and rural communities across Australia, through its Strengthening Rural Communities program.
Free grantseeker workshop for WA community groups
11 Mar 2021 – Update: WA Grantseeker Workshop recording is available to watch.
Local not-for-profits invited to have their say
10 Mar 2021 – FRRR is inviting NFPs in the Ulladulla region to take part in upcoming workshops to plan how the Investing in Rural Community Futures program can support them.
More than $1.2M in grants awarded to help tackle the Big Dry
25 Feb 2021 – FRRR has awarded $1,264,396 in grants to 29 projects that will support drought-impacted communities through its Tackling Tough Times Together (TTTT) program.
A little help going a long way
23 Feb 2021 – More than 5,400 students and families in places devasted by the Black Summer bushfires are being given a helping hand at the start the new school year.