Remote, rural and regional not-for-profit groups are invited to apply for grants of up to $20,000 through FRRR’s Community Led Climate Solutions program, which opened 10 February. 

In total, $400,000 is available for projects that address climate change at a local level by implementing activity or building awareness of practices and solutions that can reduce emissions and help communities create positive and sustainable environmental, social and economic outcomes.

The program can fund a wide variety of projects including to educate local people; adopt clean energy practices; support First Nations climate focused initiatives; reduce emissions; implement low carbon power sources; embrace reuse and regenerative practices; support solutions that deliver sustainable agriculture and food systems; encourage biodiverse ecosystems; or ensuring the transition is just for all.

Jill Karena, FRRR Head of Granting, says the program’s flexibility is deliberately designed to empower communities to take the action that makes sense on a local level.

“Remote, rural and regional communities across Australia are experiencing climate impacts in different ways, because every place is different. 

“This program recognises that and allows for groups to shape the climate solutions that will work in their context - whether that’s educating people about what climate action can look like, improving energy resilience by enhancing community infrastructure, restoring habitat, building capability, or testing solutions and sharing their impact,” Ms Karena says.

“For example, in Gympie, a volunteer sustainability community organisation partnered with a social housing organisation to make older social housing more comfortable and affordable by installing solar panels and implementing simple energy‑efficiency upgrades. 

“That project not only reduced running costs and lifted energy ratings but also helped normalise clean energy in social housing and eased cost‑of‑living pressures for tenants. It shows how practical climate solutions can strengthen wellbeing and dignity in communities.”

Applications close 5pm AEDT, 12 March, with grants to be announced in late June. Projects funded in this round must be delivered between July 2026 and July 2027.

Learn more about what makes a good application at a free online Grantseeker Workshop, including a Q&A session, on Tuesday 17 February, 12pm–1pm AEDT. Register via Humanitix.

To learn more about eligibility and apply visit the FRRR website. 

Since launching in 2023, the program has awarded 67 grants, distributing $1.6 million to support locally‑led climate solutions.