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Lights Up festival boosts Riverland
11 Dec 2023 – A TTTT grant in Loxton, SA helped boost the local economy and connect and engage locals, all while building skills for young people and having fun.
Connecting through Colac’s Makers’ Space
11 Dec 2023 – A creative arts project run by Colac Makers’ Space received a $10,000 grant to support local youth and volunteers.
Catering to community recovery
11 Dec 2023 – With support via FRRR through the News Corp Bushfire Fund, Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House embarked on a project to enhance their disaster response capabilities, enabling preparation and distribution of fresh food,…
More than $1.5M awarded to meet the needs of rural Australia
27 Nov 2023 – More than 150 NFP organisations in rural regions across Australia are sharing $1,579,380 in SRC grants for projects that will strengthen their communities.
South Coast NFPs get funding boost from FRRR and partners
22 Nov 2023 – NFPs across the NSW South Coast are sharing more than $360,000 across 27 projects that will strengthen their capacity to support their local communities.
Snowtown’s picture perfect loo
21 Nov 2023 – Snowtown Centenary Park received an FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities grant to paint murals on their toilet block.
Hawkesbury’s tech connect project
21 Nov 2023 – The Hawkesbury City Council received a Rebuilding Futures grant funded by the Suncorp Group to improve community access to technology, post floods.
Making a big impact with a small project in Foster
21 Nov 2023 – Manna Community Garden in Foster, VIC, received a Rebuilding Regional Communities grant to replace seating around the fire pit at their community garden.
Abergowrie’s Yarning Circle
21 Nov 2023 – Abergowrie Primary P&C Association received an FRRR grant to create a communal space to deepen cultural understanding and community engagement.
Fremantle Foundation enabling local impact
21 Nov 2023 – Fremantle Fdn partners with FRRR through a Community Foundation Account to support community groups conducting charitable activities in rural & regional WA.
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