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Energising changemakers to carry the baton in the South Coast
26 Aug 2024 – IRCF Bay and Basin Facilitator, Kate McBride, shares the impact of attending a recent Changemakers workshop on herself and her community. She says there are now more people ready and…
Report confirms that in-drought support for NFPs is critical to sustainability and recovery
26 Aug 2024 – FRRR’s TTTT impact report highlights the program outcomes and makes recommendations on effective in-drought support.
Grassroots groups share $730,000 to improve liveability of remote, rural and regional places
13 Aug 2024 – Seventy-nine community groups across remote, rural and regional Australia are sharing more than $730,000 in grants, thanks to FRRR’s flagship SRC program.
More than $280,000 for rural mental health projects
12 Aug 2024 – FRRR’s In a Good Place program has awarded $286,992 to 18 NFPs in remote, rural and regional communities to support mental health challenges.
Grants available for rural communities to take climate action
01 Aug 2024 – Grants are available for rural communities seeking to embrace practices and solutions that reduce emissions and address the impacts of climate change.
Building Indigenous economic and cultural sustainability through art
31 Jul 2024 – Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre Inc used $6,407 from FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities program to deliver culturally safe canvas art workshops in Tomaree, NSW.
Workshops for women build wellbeing in Hamilton
30 Jul 2024 – Hamilton District Agricultural Show Society ran a series of workshops that focused on empowering women and building their resilience thanks to a grant from FRRR.
Climate solutions deliver efficiencies & social benefits
30 Jul 2024 – Community Action Inc in partnership with GADSA received a $20,000 Community Led Climate Solutions grant for their Building Energy Efficiency Project.
Backing the Future for youth in NSW
29 Jul 2024 – FRRR and VFFF are offering grants of $50,000 to individuals and groups of individuals working to enhance the lives of young people living in rural NSW.
2024 Takeover Lismore Grant Recipients
23 Jul 2024 – With support from a variety of generous supporters, FRRR awarded $36,000 via 6 grants to community organisations in and around Lismore via the Takeover program.
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