strengthening rural communities
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.
Coming of age (and sharing the story) in NW Tassie
30 Sep 2021 – A Strengthening Rural Communities grant has helped a group of women from Tasmania’s north coast take ownership of their stories with the Radio Diaries podcast.
Building Buchan’s resilience through rodeo
27 Sep 2021 – The Buchan Rodeo has been the highlight of the local event calendar for more than 50 years. Despite significant challenges, strong community leadership and strength overrode the challenging conditions and…
Tassie Food Co-op gets room to move
27 Sep 2021 – Okines Community House have built a user friendly extension to their Food Co-op to support families in need.
More than $1M hits the ground in rural communities across the country
22 Sep 2021 – Ninety locally-led initiatives that are set to strengthen remote, rural and regional communities across Australia are sharing in $1,057,044 in funding, thanks to FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) grant program.
Canteen upgrade brings NT community together
27 Jul 2021 – A grant from FRRR was the catalyst for a full upgrade of the Harts Range Amateur Race Club canteen facilities. Run by the Isolated Children’s and Parents Association, the canteen…
Rural communities recovering from bushfires awarded more than $600,000 in grants
09 Jun 2021 – Through its SRC program, FRRR has awarded $637,908 in grants for 33 initiatives to support community recovery following the 2019/2020 summer bushfire
Resilience of rural communities strengthened with more than $1.5M in grants
09 Jun 2021 – FRRR has awarded $1,589,612 in grants for 112 projects in smaller communities across Australia, through its Strengthening Rural Communities program.
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.
FRRR partners with the Kellogg Australia Charitable Foundation to help tackle food insecurity
23 Feb 2021 – FRRR has entered a new partnership with the Kellogg Australia Charitable Foundation (KACF) to help tackle hunger and build resilience in rural communities.