News
Check out our media releases for official updates, insights for expert commentary, community stories that celebrate local changemakers and recovery & resilience stories that highlight strength in the face of disaster.
For any media enquiries, email Julie Weldon or call 0423 110 802.
Westpac Foundation Rural Community Grants awarded
29 Jun 2020 – FRRR has partnered with Westpac Foundation to help in distributing $500,000 to 50 not-for-profit (NFP) organisations in rural and regional communities throughout Australia. Each of the NFPs received $10,000 for…
Nearly $140,000 in grants for bushfire-affected communities
25 Jun 2020 – The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal has awarded $138,815 in grants for 12 community-led projects in rural, regional and remote communities impacted by the Summer bushfires, through its Strengthening…
More than $900,000 in grants awarded to rural communities
25 Jun 2020 – The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) has awarded $912,986 in grants of up to $25,000 to rural, regional and remote communities across Australia through its Strengthening Rural Communities…
St George’s safe haven for those in need
23 Jun 2020 – A disused unit attached to the meeting rooms of the St George branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association is now a haven for families in need. An Aussie Cotton…
News Corp Bushfire Recovery Program grants awarded
18 Jun 2020 – The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, in partnership with News Corp Australia, has awarded $368,386 to support 21 projects across the country that will help in the recovery of rural,…
Mental Health with celebrity Osher Gunsberg a hit in Robinvale
05 Jun 2020 – Through FRRR’s In a Good Place program, funded by CCI Giving, Robinvale Network House secured funds to have celebrity Osher Gunsberg speak about his struggle with mental illness. The aim…
Shoalhaven Coordinator appointed to support local NFPs
04 Jun 2020 – Kate Dezarnaulds is joining the FRRR team as Shoalhaven’s dedicated Investing in Rural Community Futures (IRCF) Coordinator to help guide the program as it rolls out across the Region.
Ocean Shores gets future ready thanks to $40,000 in grants
04 Jun 2020 – Two Ocean Shores community groups, Byron Youth Service and Ocean Shores Community Association, are sharing $40,000 in grants for projects that will help the community to better withstand and recover…
Chill’n’Grill – BBQing for Boulia
27 May 2020 – The Council receieved a $26,000 grant from the Tackling Tough Times Together program, funded by Tim and Gina Fairfax, to purchase their new Chill’n’Grill BBQ trailer. The trailer included a fridge and…
Facilitator appointed to help Leeton turn ideas into reality
27 May 2020 – Leeton not-for-profits will now have a set of helping hands to assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of projects suggested as part of the Investing in Rural Community Futures…
Newsletter – Sign up
FRRR issues a monthly newsletter, with updates about current grant programs. We also share stories about how communities have used grants from FRRR and our donors and partners to enhance their communities.
To subscribe, simply complete this form. You can unsubscribe at any time.