Backing the Future
You can use the categories to the right to explore particular topics. You’ll also find inspiring stories about some of the wonderful things community groups do with that funding. We also share a selection of media stories, where FRRR or a member of our staff has been featured. For any media enquiries, email Julie Weldon or call 0423 110 802.
Ten new projects set to transform rural youth futures with $500,000 in funding
15 Dec 2025 – Backing the Future sparks bold ideas for 10 young changemakers in NSW with $50,000 grants.
Backing changemakers to transform the future for young rural Queenslanders
29 Jul 2025 – Ten inspiring changemakers are sharing $500,000 in Backing the Future grants to enhance the lives of young people in rural QLD.
Backing the Future for youth in NSW
24 Jun 2025 – FRRR and VFFF are inviting applications for grants of $50,000 from individuals to enhance the lives of young people (aged 12-30) in remote, rural and regional NSW.
$450,000 to foster youth futures in rural NSW
16 May 2025 – FRRR and VFFF have awarded 10 individuals each a $50,000 grant for initiatives that will enhance the lives of young people in remote, rural and regional NSW.
Stem changemakers: inspiring regional girls towards STEM careers
26 Feb 2025 – Sarah Chapman used a Backing the Future grant to launch STEM Changemakers, addressing the gender disparity in STEM fields.
Red Dirt robotics – Taking STEM into the Outback
22 Jan 2025 – Engineer Jameson Harvey used a Backing the Future grant funded by VFFF to bring innovative STEM education to remote, rural and regional Australia.
Backing the Future for rural youth in QLD
20 Jan 2025 – Backing the Future is now open in QLD, with grants of $50,000 available to individuals to develop ideas that enhance the lives of young people in rural QLD.
Shaping respect through The Betterment Project
20 Nov 2024 – Funded by VFFF and FRRR’s Backing the Future program, The Betterment Project inspires boys to embrace respect and equality, creating systemic change for youth.
Introducing FRRR’s Youth Futures!
09 Sep 2024 – People Portfolio Lead, Deb Samuels, gives an exciting update on FRRR’s Youth Futures initiatives.
Backing the Future for youth in NSW
29 Jul 2024 – FRRR and VFFF are offering grants of $50,000 to individuals and groups of individuals working to enhance the lives of young people living in rural NSW.