david mactaggart foundation
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.
Empowering rural youth to lead local change
05 Feb 2026 – FRRR is inviting NFPs to collaborate with local young people to respond to the issues that matter most to rural youth, as identified at this year’s ABC Heywire Regional Youth…
FRRR grants to bring youth-focussed projects to life
10 Sep 2024 – FRRR announced that 19 community organisations will share more than $157,766 from the FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grants program.
Grants bring youth-inspired community initiatives to life
12 Oct 2023 – Sixteen community initiatives that will act on issues that matter to remote, rural and regional youth will share in $148,721 from the Heywire grants program.
Empowering and addressing issues that matter to rural youth
17 Apr 2023 – Grants of up to $10,000 are now available to fund community-led projects, developed by young people, to respond to the six issues identified at this year’s ABC Heywire Youth Summit,…
Funding available to bring youth-led initiatives to life
08 Jun 2022 – Since 2013, the FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grants program has supported remote, rural and regional youth to address issues that matter most to them. This year, thanks to the…
Don’t Burn the Butt
09 Dec 2020 – The Tarmoeo Rural Fire Brigade received $4,170, funded by the David MacTaggart Foundation, to create a community engagement campaign to help the local community increase their understanding of the importance…