THE Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) is a not-for-profit organisation that connects common purposes and funding from government, business and philanthropy with the genuine local needs of rural people and places, and were pleased to be welcomed to Scotts Head Community Garden on the morning of 10 October 2023.

As FRRR provided the initial grant funds for the establishment of the gardens, the team who maintain the lush plant life, which features seasonal vegetables, herbs and fruit, were more than happy to provide the two visiting representatives and additional guests with morning tea.

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FRRR Program Manager April Merrick, who is based in Bendigo, explained the aims of the foundation.

“FRRR provides funding and capacity building support at the hyper-local level, to align funding, big and small, to community-led solutions that build resilience and long-term viability and vitality of smaller remote, rural, and regional communities across Australia.”

As a trusted partner, FRRR is driven by the needs and abilities of communities themselves and a big part of the Foundation’s job is to listen and build understanding, to amplify local voices, as well as facilitate funding to meet opportunities.

Whether it’s support after a natural disaster, or something that can improve the wellbeing of the community, FRRR are about taking opportunities to support remote, rural and regional Australia, and as they have the capacity to both create and seek grants to fund projects.

Since 2000, they have delivered $155 million to nearly 13,000 projects Australia wide.

To find out how community organisations can apply for funding or support the Foundation, visit www.frrr.org.au.

By Jen HETHERINGTON