FRRR (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal)

Funding available to support young people in rural Queensland! 🌟 The QLD round of the Backing the Future program is now open. Backing the Future, a collaboration between FRRR and Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation, offers $50,000 grants to support innovative projects that benefit young people aged 12-30 in remote, rural, and regional Queensland. If you have a project idea that will help young Queenslanders to access decent work, care for the environment, contribute to society, or explore Christian faith and values, this is your chance to make a difference. 💡 Applications close 17 March 2025. We are hosting a webinar to explain more about the program and answer questions at 12 noon (AEST) on Wednesday, 5 February 2025. To learn more, register for the webinar, and find out how to apply, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/g3iQxDn5 #BackingTheFuture #YouthFutures #YoungLeaders #RuralAustralia #YouthEmpowerment #Queensland

Congratulations to all of the community groups and volunteers who were recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honours. It was wonderful to see so many familiar names among the recipients! Thank you to everyone who dedicates their time and energy to creating a vibrant, resilient and revitalised remote, rural and regional Australia. We’re grateful to you for your contributions to our country.💚 #RuralAus #Philanthropy #LocalHeroes #CommunityGrants

🎨✨ Exciting news for art lovers! Walcha’s renowned Open Air Gallery just got even better! With nearly 60 stunning sculptures and artworks by local, national and international artists, this outdoor exhibition is a must-see in the New England North West. Thanks to a collaboration between Arts North West, Walcha Arts Advisory Committee and Walcha Council, new plaques with artwork details and QR codes have been installed. As mentioned by Arts North West in their news blog, these updates were funded by a Strengthening Rural Communities Prepare and Recover grant and they celebrate the incredible artists and enrich the visitor experience! Plan your visit today or click through the gallery online, it’s well worth it.👏 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gC3zEdUN #WalchaArt #OpenAirGallery #CulturalTourism #NewEnglandNorthWest #LocalSolutions #LastingImpact

🌱 Exciting news for rural communities leading local climate solutions! FRRR has awarded more than $685,000 in grants for 27 inspiring initiatives aimed at empowering rural communities across Australia to reduce emissions and tackle climate change. From energy supply solutions, to recycling and climate risk adaptation, these community-led efforts are paving the way for a greener future. 🌍💚 “These projects are a great illustration of the variety of ways in which rural communities and organisations are stepping up to take action and pursue climate solutions," said Sarah Matthee, Climate Solutions Portfolio Lead at FRRR. Thanks to our like-minded partners for their generous support - Boundless Earth, Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland, Paul Ramsay Foundation, and Elders Insurance, backed by QBE Insurance. Read about these inspiring projects 👉 https://lnkd.in/g2KVFZQx FRRR welcomes further contributions to this collaborative pool of funds to grow the impact that can be generated across remote, rural and regional Australia. For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/gpvkFdh. Together, we can enable communities to lead a sustainable future. 🌿 📸Round 2 grantees pictured below: Rainforest Rescue Ngaarda Media Women's Environmental Leadership Australia Sandy Point Community Mens Shed Resilient Roots Grower Collective Mullum S.E.E.D. #CommunityLedClimateSolutions #CLCS #ClimateSolutions #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #Sustainability #SustainableCommunities

In case you missed it, just before we finished up for the festive season, we published FRRR's FY24 Annual Review. It was another record year, both in terms of the funds we received ($39.4M) and the grants we awarded ($24.5M). We were able to support 1,188 projects, valued at more than $45.2M and once again, the grants were spread far and wide, reaching 579 individual postcodes. Read about some of the amazing projects and initiatives we have supported here: https://lnkd.in/dyQQCwRj They reveal a story of optimism and grit, deep connection, learning and transformation. You may even find your community featured or get some inspiration from what others are doing! #AnnualReviewFY24 #RuralAustralia #CommunityGrants #Philanthropy #LocalSolutions #LastingImpact

ATTENTION: 2025 QLD Backing the Future FREE Grantseeker Webinar💻 If you're planning to submit an application OR if you’re simply curious to know what opportunities the Backing the Future program by VFFF and FRRR presents, JOIN US for a grantseeker webinar. Topics covered will include an overview of Backing the Future Grant Program and what our Youth Advisory Panel members are looking for in a strong application. Details below👇 🗓️Wed 5 Feb 📍Online 🕐12PM AEST REGISTER: 🔗https://lnkd.in/ghy5F_Kj Note, this round is only to benefit Queenslanders! #BackingtheFuture #BTF #YouthGrants #GenerationalTransition #LocalSolutions #VFFF

Moving toward clean energy is integral to the fight against climate change. But there are other benefits too, particularly for remote, rural and regional communities.    On the International Day of Clean Energy, our Climate Solutions Lead, Sarah Matthee, shares some insights into what is motivating the energy transition in rural Australia and the work that local not-for-profits are doing in their communities. 🍃💡   #CleanEnergyDay #RuralAustralia #RuralSustainability #EnergyTransition #Local Solutions #LastingImpact

An Investing in Rural Community Futures grant helped create lasting change fortfor young people living in the Bay & Basin region of NSW. Uniting - Firefly Bay & Basin partnered with Sanctuary Point Community Pride Inc to receive a $26,000 grant from FRRR. The grant helped to employ a Youth Practitioner to coordinate their Youth Voice program and it was funded by the Community Enterprise Foundation (the philanthropic arm of Bendigo Bank). Learn more about the Youth Voice program below. Read FRRR's story 👉 https://lnkd.in/gNnUt9Kh Watch the mini documentary 👉 https://lnkd.in/gruVzwTK #IRCF #BayandBasin #YouthVoice #YouthGrants #LocalSolutions #LastingImpact

Did you know that today is the 2025 International Day of Education? 📚🎓 One of the areas that FRRR supports is lifelong learning, education and training in rural communities. In FY24 alone, we awarded $2,753,947 to more than 150 projects that had that goal. Beyond our grants, we also support NFP organisations to raise funds to support education and training initiatives through our Not-for-Profit Fundraising Accounts and Community Foundation Accounts. The groups listed below currently partner with us to fund projects including increasing access to tertiary education, free educational support or place-based school programs. 🎓Country Universities Centre 🎒Tomorrow Today Foundation 📚Regional Education Support Network (RESN) ✏️Country Education Partnership If you want to learn more about any of them or help them achieve their goals, follow this link 👇 https://lnkd.in/gZyrH7hB #IDE25 #InternationalDayofEducation #RuralEducation #EducationDay #RuralAus #LocalSolutions #LastingImpacts

What are your thoughts on living in remote, rural and regional Australia? 💭 Share them TODAY by completing the 2024 Regional Wellbeing Survey! There's only a week to go before it closes. Your responses could shape the programs, policies, and funding available in your community. Just follow the link 🚜🌽👇 https://lnkd.in/dPeW3zqx #RWS #RegionalWellbeing #RuralAustralia #Philanthropy