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.
Backing the Future for rural youth in QLD
20 Jan 2025 – Backing the Future is now open in QLD, with grants of $50,000 available to individuals to develop ideas that enhance the lives of young people in rural QLD.
Report confirms NFPs far stronger five years on
05 Dec 2024 – Significant impacts and lessons of a five-year pilot program aimed at building collective NFP sector capability revealed in FRRR report.
$19.3M delivered into regions still recovering from Black Summer bushfires
05 Dec 2024 – FRRR’s report, Black Summer Bushfires Five Years On reaffirms the need for disaster recovery funding for the medium to long-term.
FRRR welcomes David Gunn as CFOO
01 Dec 2024 – FRRR is pleased to announce the appointment of David Gunn as the Foundation’s Chief Finance and Operations Officer.
FRRR exploring potential investment in NFP sector in three VIC communities
20 Nov 2024 – FRRR, is seeking three VIC communities to partner with to strengthen the capacity of local NFPs as part of the Investing in Rural Community Futures program.
ANZ Seeds of Renewal grants $250,000 to rural and regional communities
12 Nov 2024 – FRRR and ANZ have awarded $250,000 in grants to 22 community groups through the ANZ Seeds of Renewal program.
More than $1M in grants set to strengthen rural Australia
07 Nov 2024 – FRRR has awarded more than $1M to 103 NFPs in remote, rural and regional places across Australia, through the Strengthening Rural Communities program.
Further boost for South Coast NFPs
05 Nov 2024 – Thirteen South Coast NFPs are sharing more than $166,000 in funding for projects aimed at strengthening their capacity to support their local communities.
Grants awarded to tackle issues that matter most to Latrobe Valley’s young people
29 Oct 2024 – Six of Latrobe Valley’s community organisations will use the $48,000 in Takeover Youth Catalyst Grants to tackle issues that matter most to local young people.
Nutrien Ag Solutions delivers $250,000 into regional Australian communities
17 Oct 2024 – FRRR and Nutrien Ag Solutions have awarded more than $250,000 to 59 regional NFPs for projects that will contribute to the success of their communities.