RARE BREEDS TRUST OF AUSTRALIA
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Terry Heiner Youth Microgrants
| Overview | In recognition of Terry Heiner | Grants level | Open and Closing Dates | Eligibility | Next Steps | Further information |
Overview
The Rare Breeds Trust of Australia has established the Terry Heiner Youth Microgrant Funding Program for the purpose of supporting young people aged 16-25 gain experience, knowledge and skills in breeding and husbandry of rare livestock breeds in Australia.
Applications for 2025 open on 1 January 2025 and close on 28 February 2025. Funding approvals will be announced in April.
In recognition of Terry Heiner
Terry Heiner was a dedicated member of the Rare Breeds Trust of Australia. When Terry came across a newsletter of the Rare Breeds Trust he was 
instantly in tune with its aims and took out a membership. Terry believed it was important to maintain a wide variety of animal bloodlines for future generations to appreciate the diversity of the animal world and the diversity of the produce of farmed animals. He and his life partner would buy small goods, cheeses, yoghurt and the like from rare breed producers to support their ventures.
Travel was something Terry loved and whether travelling around Australia, New Zealand or visiting his extended family in the Pacific Northwest, USA, it always included visits to zoos, farms and national parks to view animals in their natural habitat.
The Terry Heiner Youth Microgrant Funding Program is made possible through a generous bequest from Terry Heiner's estate.
Grants level
- Up to $500 per grant.
- Two grants per calendar year are allocated at the start of the year.
Opening and Closing Dates
Applications for 2025 open on 1 January, 2025, and close on 28 February 2025.
Eligibility
Applicants need to:
- Be aged between 16 and 25 years of age. Applicants under 18 need to have their application signed by a parent or guardian.
- Be a member of the Rare Breeds Trust of Australia (Junior or Individual); or a named child in a Family membership.
- Have regular access to a breed listed on the Rare Breeds Trust of Australia rare breeds lists.
Applications need to be relevant to a breed listed on the Rare Breeds Trust of Australia rare breeds lists. See the the Rare Breeds Watchlist menu item.
Next steps
- Download the attached Funding Guidelines and Funding Agreement Template for full information on the funding program and its arrangements.
- If the information is of interest and acceptable, email rarebreedstrustau@gmail.com to register to receive an application form when it becomes available from 1 January 2025. Note that the application form will also be available on this page from 1 January 2025.
Further Information
For further information email rarebreedstrustau@gmail.com
