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Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation CEO Jenny Wheatley (Photo: VFFF)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

January 21, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) is inviting applications for $50,000 one-off grants for projects to support young people in remote, rural and regional Queensland.<\/p>\n

The funding is thanks to the Backing the Future program, an initiative of the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation, which is supported by FRRR.<\/p>\n

The program enables individuals, aged 18 and over, to pilot or develop innovative ideas that enhance the lives of young people aged 12-30 who live, learn, work and play in country Queensland.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unlike many other funding programs, Backing the Future funds individuals directly and does not require the backing of a community group or not-for-profit organisation, removing a key barrier to accessing philanthropic support.<\/p>\n

Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation CEO Jenny Wheatley said Backing the Future had invested almost $1.5 million in the ideas of community changemakers in Queensland during previous rounds.<\/p>\n

“We are thrilled to support 10 new ideas that will create lasting impacts for young people,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the unique elements of this program is that we are specifically looking for initiatives that are brand new. We know that securing initial funding is often the hardest step in getting a project off the ground and this grant is designed to take a chance on these early ideas to see what is possible.”<\/p>\n

Applications are invited from anyone aged 18+ who has an idea that will benefit young people in very remote, remote, rural or regional Queensland.<\/p>\n

Applications close on March 9.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact FRRR Youth Futures Co-ordinator Steph on 1800-170-020 or by email<\/a> or visit the FRRR website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

FRRR will also host a webinar to explain more about the program and answer questions at 11:00am (AEST) on February 9. Register for the webinar online<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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