young leaders
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.
Grants empower Burnie’s youth and community groups to work together for positive change
28 Oct 2025 – Six youth-focused ideas are being brought to life in Burnie, thanks to $42,000 in grants awarded through the FRRR ABC Takeover Youth Catalyst Grants program.
Grants empower rural youth to lead local change
18 Sep 2025 – Young people in remote, rural and regional communities will benefit from more than $130,000 in grants, thanks to the FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grants program.
2025 Takeover Goldfields Grant Recipients
01 Sep 2025 – FRRR has awarded $34,000 in grants to bring to life four youth-led projects developed as part of the ABC Takeover Goldfields Youth Summit, in May 2025.
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.
Young Trailblazers supported to strengthen their rural communities
18 Jun 2025 – In partnership with the Sally Foundation and ABC, FRRR has awarded $40,000 in grants to nine youth-led community projects in rural Australia.
Tasmanian youth lead mental health tour
29 May 2025 – Backed by a $10,000 Heywire Youth Innovation Grant, THEIRS Inc collaborated with young Tasmanians to lead a powerful mental health initiative.
Empowering young people to step up, speak out and lead change
12 Mar 2025 – FRRR has grants of up to $10,000 available to NFPs in rural communities to work with young people on projects inspired by this year’s ABC Heywire winners.
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.
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.