Tailored grants

FRRR’s special tax status means that we can be flexible in the way we work with donors.
First Steps Count, Taree NSW

Tailored Grants are one-off grants made in partnership with donors who wish to target specific activities, causes or locations outside FRRR’s regular programs or grant rounds. 

Some donors may want to make a one-off donation to support a particular organisation, initiative or interest area in remote, rural or regional Australia but can’t do it directly. This could be because the grant recipient organisation can’t provide a tax deduction, or a donor may wish to remain anonymous.  

In these situations, FRRR can act as a connector between community projects and donors, making a grant in partnership with a donor for a specific purpose.

Scroll down to learn more about our Tailored Grants and explore our previous partnerships.

“Our members wish to say how grateful we are for the continued, wonderful support of FRRR, and also the Yulgilbar Foundation, for their generosity and interest. In a small community it is rather difficult to raise funds to maintain Baryulgil Hall, which is now 85 years old! However, we will never give up, and with the help from your amazing organisation, our Hall will continue to provide this essential facility for Baryulgil and surrounding districts.”
Victoria Moorhead – Honorary Secretary, Baryulgil Charity Sports Club, NSW Tailored Grant recipient FY2015/16

How do Tailored Grants work?

Donors give to FRRR and depending on the value of the donation or desired outcomes, it can be managed as a single one-off grant or a multi-year grant to a remote, rural or regional community organisation. Reach out to the Partnerships Team to discuss.

Tailored Grants allow donors to make donations to projects or organisations outside of FRRR’s granting programs.

Donors can advise FRRR of the project or areas of interest they would like their gift to support, nominate a geography, issue and / or population cohort. Please note that FRRR is not a donor-advised foundation and as such, donors can state their preferences, but can’t make recommendations to FRRR’s committee or Board. FRRR management will consider the donor’s request when inviting applications and deciding on suitable grants to be recommended to the FRRR Board who share the overall responsibility for the final grantmaking decisions. 

Grants are made on a responsive basis as required throughout the year, and typically have a turn-around of eight weeks from receipt of funds to when the funds are distributed. Community organisations make an application and are assessed according to FRRR’s standard assessment procedures. If the application is consistent with FRRR’s charitable objectives and meets our due diligence tests, the grant is recommended by the FRRR CEO and considered by the FRRR Board.

A win-win solution

Tailored Grants benefit all parties involved:

  • Grantees – grant recipients receive a high level of support from FRRR, including online resources, access to staff to provide specific guidance, tips and feedback.
  • Donors – can utilise FRRR’s DGR-1 tax status, deep understanding and professional expertise in funding for rural communities at a reasonably low cost.
  • FRRR – it means we can direct support to address specific local needs in remote, rural and regional communities.

Want to know more?

Contact FRRR’s Philanthropic Services Manager, Jo Kemp, on 1800 170 020 or email info@frrr-bricks.staging67.com.

If your organisation doesn’t have Item 1 DGR status, and has a donor wishing to support your work that requires a tax receipt, please direct the donor to speak directly with us.

Tailored Grants FY2023/24 Projects

OrganisationProject Brief Description LocationAmount AwardedDonor Partner
Better Together Community Support IncAccess for All
Build digital capacity and capability in the Atherton community with the purchase of five personal computers and supporting technology for public access.		Atherton, QLD$6,696Private Donor
Bundaberg and District Meals on Wheels Inc

Digital Presence & Incorporation
Build organisational capacity through website enhancements and functionality to enable online purchasing for family and loved ones.

Bundaberg, QLD$10,000Private Donor
Cardwell & District Historical Society Inc

Implementation of QR Codes into the Museum
Enhance the community assets of Cardwell by digitising the local museum functionality with a QR system and skilling volunteers.

Cardwell, QLD$10,000Private Donor
Ma Ma Creek Community Centre Inc

Ma Ma Creek Community Centre - Projector Installation
Enhance community facilities with a digital projector to support local meetings and events including movie nights and ANZAC day services.

Ma Ma Creek, QLD$9,799Private Donor
QCWA Branch Abergowrie & Long Pocket

Boosting Disaster Recovery Centre Communication Connectivity Project
Build community resilience and digital capability with audio visual technology and an internet booster.

Ingham, QLD$10,000Private Donor
Volunteer Marine Rescue Bribie Island Inc

Installation of Video Conferencing System
Improve emergency response and training capabilities with commercial grade equipment to support communications.

Bellara, QLD$7,116Private Donor
First Steps Count Inc

First Steps Count Playground
Improve facilities at new children and family centre in Taree, NSW, through development of a playground.

Taree, NSW$4,750Baillie Family Foundation
Mallacoota Sanctuary Youth Group Inc

Mallacoota Youth Sanctuary: A Space to Connect, Create and Grow 

Increase activities for young people in Mallacoota and boost sustainability of local youth-led organisation through events, programs, and administrative support. 

Mallacoota, VIC$40,000Sony Foundation

Tailored Grants FY2022/23 Projects

OrganisationProject Brief Description LocationAmount AwardedDonor Partner
Tumbarumba Start Strong Preschool Incorporated

Tumbarumba Preschool Construction 

Strengthen and support long term recovery in Tumbarumba with funds to enable the build of a new preschool to increase early childhood learning opportunities. 

Tumbarumba, NSW$50,000The Pratt Foundation
Wimmera Development Association

Leadership Wimmera 2022 

Build the capacity of individuals to lead community organisations and local enterprises through the delivery of the final stages of the Leadership Wimmera Program 2022. 

Horsham, VIC$50,000The Handbury Foundation
Pyramid Hills Progress Association Inc.

The Majors Vision, Pyramid Hill Art Show 

Increase community engagement and cultural vibrancy in the small town of Pyramid Hill, Victoria, through a week long art show. 

Pyramid Hill, VIC$9,000Private Donor
The Growing Abundance Project Inc

Harvest Program 

Boost capacity of local organisation tackling food security in Central Victoria through support for operational expenses, business, and fundraising planning. 

Castlemaine VIC$14,400 Community Impact Foundation  

Tailored Grants FY2021/22 Projects

OrganisationProject Brief Description LocationAmount AwardedDonor Partner
East Gippsland Community Foundation Establishing East Gippsland Community Foundation
Boost the capacity of the newly formed East Gippsland Community Foundation to deliver funding and programs across their region to support bushfire recovery.		East Gippsland, VIC$125,000Community Enterprise Foundation
Committee for Maryborough IncCycle Central Goldfields Ride Guide
Encourage economic development, appreciation of the local environment, and health and wellbeing in Central Victoria through the production of a regional cycling guide.		Maryborough, VIC$7,200Haywood Giving Fund, through Australian Philanthropic Services
The Australian Table Grape Association IncThe InnoGrape: Innovation in Table Grape Training Program
Disseminate horticultural information and innovations to the table grape industry through a series of instructional videos.		Mildura, VIC$8,800The William Buckland Foundation, through Equity Trustees
Riverine Plains IncRiverine Plains Fast-track Ag Innovation 2.0
Share the learnings from the Riverine Plains agricultural research project to communities across southern NSW and northern Victoria through development and implementation of a communications plan.		Mulwala, NSW$8,800The William Buckland Foundation, through Equity Trustees
Wheatbelt & Beyond Youth Mentoring Inc

School-based Mentoring Project

Boost the confidence, aspirations and community connections of young people in rural and regional WA through a school-based mentoring program.

Bruce Rock, WA$8,055True Blue Dreaming Incorporated
Our Town Inc

Our Town Festival  

Build resilience and connectedness for communities impacted by Black Summer bushfires on the NSW south coast through a music festival in Ulladulla. 

Ulladulla, NSW$10,000Anonymous

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Amy Crawford

Amy Crawford has an extensive career in complex public policy and its intersection across government and communities.

Amy is the Chief Executive Officer at the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), representing 537 councils across the nation. Amy holds over 20 years’ experience in the Australian Public Service. She has a deep understanding of federal government policies and structures, with over 10 years’ service in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and has worked for the federal Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. Amy has shaped a wide range of policies and programs including regional development, telecommunications, immigration, emergency management, social policy and pandemic preparation.

Amy is a Board Director of Austroads and represents ALGA on the Public Skills Australia Industry Advisory Group, and the Australia-New Zealand Emergency Management Committee. She is also a Board Director for the Canberra Youth Theatre which provides voice for Canberra’s youth through intelligent and challenging theatre.

Amy holds a Bachelor of Laws (honours) and Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) from the University of Queensland, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and an alumnus of the Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership. Amy was appointed to the FRRR Board in January 2025.

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Kylie Hansen

Kylie brings leadership and management experience from across academic, corporate, not-for-profit, social enterprise and impact investment sectors, having deep dived into a myriad of specialisations and systems. Her six tertiary qualifications are equally as diverse and complimentary, covering commerce, politics, international development, community development, project management and law. Her breadth and depth of experience enables her to draw on a number of disciplines and innovative ways of working and thinking, and she is well recognised as consistently delivering work and services of a high quality.

Kylie uses her strong background in sustainability, governance and impact measurement to support collaborative initiatives across sectors oriented at improving social outcomes, and to support socially conscientious businesses to articulate their social impact. As founder and director at Impact Seed she has been instrumental in developing the impact measurement, evaluation, learning and ESG practice which advises numerous corporates, and is passionate about supporting First Nations empowerment particularly in the context of regional economic development.

Kylie is also a Director of the WA Social Enterprise Council, a member of the B Council (B Lab Australia and New Zealand), and a Governor of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

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Hon. John Anderson AC

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He was a senior Cabinet minister in the government led by John Howard (1996 to 2005), including six years as Leader of the National Party and Deputy Prime Minister.

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Regina Cruickshank

Partnerships Specialist (WA)

Regina supports FRRR as the WA Partnerships Specialist. With over two decades of experience in partnerships and marketing, she has a deep understanding of Western Australia’s social impact landscape. She brings a strong passion for leveraging purpose-built networks to create positive change.

Regina previously worked with Playgroup WA and founded a Health Promotion Charity dedicated to supporting Social Emotional wellbeing for underserved communities. She’s excited about the opportunity to connect with partners and explore ways to make a meaningful difference in WA.

She lives in Perth with her family and enjoys mindful moments of connection to Country, whether on horseback, on foot or underwater.

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Anna Palmer

People and Culture Manager

Based in Central Victoria, Anna is a senior Human Resources, Organisation Development and Industrial Relations professional, with significant private and public sector experience across every facet of people and culture leadership.

Her most recent roles have been with Don KR in Castlemaine and Mount Alexander Shire Council. She has also held senior HR roles with Victoria Legal Aid and the TAC among many others.

From Mildura originally, Anna has postgraduate qualifications in Change Management and a Masters in Organisation Dynamics.

Anna is currently completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts to balance her creative pursuits and work as an HR professional.

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Philippa Twaddle

Management Accountant

Carolyn joined the FRRR team in March 2017, and is responsible for providing executive support to the CEO, effective coordination of the FRRR office and general administrative support to the management team. A key responsibility is supporting the administration of FRRR’s Donation Account Services.

She has over fifteen years’ experience working in local government in the Tourism and Arts Sector, Civic and Event Management and Community engagement.

Carolyn has a Bachelor of Arts in Librarianship, majoring in psychology, and grew up on farming communities in Cohuna and Echuca and currently lives in Bendigo.