young people
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.
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.
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.
Funding injection for NFPs will benefit Bay & Basin community
18 Mar 2025 – Two projects in the Bay and Basin area will receive $78,000 in grants through the IRCF program, supported by Bendigo Bank’s Community Enterprise Foundation.
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.