In partnership with Nutrien Ag Solutions, FRRR invites eligible NFPs to apply for the grant to support local community projects across remote, rural and regional Australia.
Since its launch in 2021, the Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants Program has provided over $1 million in funding to grassroots initiatives that support regional communities.
Jacqueline Webb, Community Investment Manager at Nutrien Ag Solutions, said the program reflects Nutrien’s long-standing commitment to investing in the communities where their people and customers live and work.
“This program is about supporting the heart of our regional communities – the local projects and initiatives that make these towns great places to live and work,” Webb said. “Over the past four years, we’ve backed more than 200 community-led projects, helping to upgrade facilities, deliver services and create opportunities that directly benefit rural and regional Australians. As a major employer and partner in hundreds of communities, we understand the importance of contributing to a safe, successful and sustainable future for regional Australia.”
Jill Karena, FRRR’s Head of Granting, said the foundation knows how important it is to support and empower communities to identify and deliver the services and activities that are most needed by locals.
“Thanks to partners like Nutrien Ag Solutions, who have people on the ground in the community, we can ensure local priorities are heard and supported,” Karena said.
Karena cited examples showing the big impact of these small grants in the past four years:
- The community of Padthaway in South Australia purchased a display fridge for a community-run local store, improving food security.
- Capacity-building projects for community services, such as Bowen Flexi Care in Queensland, purchased a generator with their grant to provide continuous patient care during power outages.
- Events that foster community wellbeing, like the Dimboola Steampunk Festival in Victoria, used a grant to fund the festival entranceway and street decorations.
“Rural and regional communities are wonderful places to live, work and play, and these grants offer a great opportunity to foster community wellbeing and the ongoing success and vibrancy of regional Australia. I’m excited to see what comes forward this year,” Karena added.
Applications for the 2025 Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants Program close on 7 August, with successful recipients announced in October. For more information and to apply, visit the program’s page.
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