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.
Colonial Foundation commits $3M to FRRR to help bridge digital divide
19 Mar 2025 – FRRR and Colonial Foundation have announced a three-year partnership that will see $3M invested to help bridge the digital divide.
Three community partners set for five-year $5M capacity building program
19 Mar 2025 – Swan Hill, Maryborough and Colac have been selected as partners in a $5M not-for-profit sector capacity building program.
FRRR seeks representatives for three advisory committees
18 Mar 2025 – FRRR is seeking EOIs from suitably qualified people from remote, rural and regional Australia to sit on one of three bodies that advise the FRRR Board.
Funding injection for NFPs will benefit Bay & Basin community
18 Mar 2025 – Two projects in the Bay and Basin area will receive $78,000 in grants through the IRCF program, supported by Bendigo Bank’s Community Enterprise Foundation.
Rural Australia receives $820,000 funding boost
13 Mar 2025 – Eighty-four NFPs across remote, rural and regional Australia are sharing $827,253 in grants thanks to FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities grant program.
Empowering young people to step up, speak out and lead change
12 Mar 2025 – FRRR has grants of up to $10,000 available to NFPs in rural communities to work with young people on projects inspired by this year’s ABC Heywire winners.
Grants available to power digital solutions
20 Feb 2025 – Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program is now open, with grants available to empower rural communities to embrace new technologies and digital solutions.
FRRR and Suncorp ready to support communities to build back better
04 Feb 2025 – FRRR and Suncorp have launched the latest round of Rebuilding Futures grants to support community groups to build back better after extreme weather events.
$685,000 boost for rural communities leading local climate solutions
29 Jan 2025 – FRRR has awarded more than $685,000 in grants for projects that will empower rural communities to lead local climate solutions.
Farming communities offered mental health funding boost
22 Jan 2025 – FRRR’s In a Good Place program is now open, with grants up to $20,000 available for mental health and wellbeing projects, particularly in farming communities.