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Cultural immersion strengthens community connection
28 Nov 2024 – Walking Together in the Milton Ulladulla District used grant funds from FRRR for the ‘Together We Thrive’ project to organise attendance at the Giiyong Festival, the largest Aboriginal cultural festival…
Partnerships support outstanding recognition for Shoalhaven Women’s Resource Group
27 Nov 2024 – An increase in partnerships between organisations and a decrease in working in silos has been a key feature of IRCF on the South Coast. Partnerships support has increased capacity and…
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.
Shaping respect through The Betterment Project
20 Nov 2024 – Funded by VFFF and FRRR’s Backing the Future program, The Betterment Project inspires boys to embrace respect and equality, creating systemic change for youth.
King Island community protect unique environment
20 Nov 2024 – King Island Landcare Group developed a ‘Restoration Kit’ to restore and monitor the Island’s natural vegetation using a $14,766 ANZ Seeds of Renewal grant.
Community connection in Porongurup
20 Nov 2024 – Thanks to a $9,961 S&V SRC grant, Porongurup locals participated in a community led, intercultural, intra-regional dance performance about climate action.
Empowering young farmers on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula
15 Nov 2024 – AIR EP used a $60,000 CIP grant to run four field events for young farmers around local leadership, drought preparedness, and community sustainability.
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.
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