youth grants
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.
Martu youth leading the way
10 Dec 2025 – K Farmer Dutjahn Foundation launched the Western Desert Youth Ranger program, boosting wellbeing and school attendance in Wiluna, WA.
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.
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.
Sunday Sessions supporting mental health
30 Jul 2025 – Thanks to a $12,260 In a Good Place grant, Sunday Sessions have become a powerful way for families to open up about mental health in South Australia.
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.
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.
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.
Human Nature Adventure Therapy’s FRRR story
19 Feb 2025 – Human Nature Adventure Therapy share their FRRR story.
