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Grants to back community‑led digital initiatives
24 Feb 2026 – Remote, rural and regional community groups are invited to apply for grants of up to $10,000 through Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program.
$400,000 available to power locally-led climate solutions in rural Australia
10 Feb 2026 – Remote, rural and regional NFPs are invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 for projects that address climate change at a local level through FRRR’s CLCS program.
Empowering rural youth to lead local change
05 Feb 2026 – FRRR is inviting NFPs to collaborate with local young people to respond to the issues that matter most to rural youth, as identified at this year’s ABC Heywire Regional Youth…
Small regional communities need support now – and for years to come
29 Jan 2026 – Nina O’Brien, Disaster Resilience & Recovery Lead, reflects on the impacts of disaster events and why small regional communities need long‑term, flexible support for recovery and a resilient future.
Connecting people and services in Rocky Gully
28 Jan 2026 – A grant through Telstra’s Connected Communities program helped the volunteer-run Rocky Gully CWA has transformed their community house into a vital local hub.
How The Loop is helping Alpine communities prepare
28 Jan 2026 – Following the devastating 2019/20 bushfires, Alpine Community Recovery Committee developed The Loop – a newsletter focussed on preparedness and recovery.
Supporting connection to Bundjalung Country & culture
28 Jan 2026 – The Returning Indigenous Corporation supported disengaged Indigenous girls to reconnect to Country with an eight-week, school-term program.
Playful workshops help locals prepare for climate crisis
28 Jan 2026 – Rockhampton Regional Council used a CLCS grant to deliver The Activation Game (TAG) workshops, helping residents explore local climate risks and responses.
Backing the Future for rural youth in QLD
19 Jan 2026 – FRRR and VFFF are inviting individuals in rural Queensland to apply for Backing the Future program grants of $50,000 to deliver new youth-focussed initiatives.
Eurobodalla’s Community Support Network: a model for collaboration and capacity building
14 Jan 2026 – ECSN’s journey demonstrates the power of collaboration and the impact of sustained investment in community-led networks.
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