Terry Heiner Youth Grants

| Overview | In recognition of Terry Heiner | Grants level | Eligibility | Further information and making application  |

Overview

The Rare Breeds Trust of Australia has established the Terry Heiner Youth Grant 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 are open throughout the year. One grant of $1,000 per financial year is available.  

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 Grant Funding Program is made possible through a generous bequest from Terry Heiner's estate.

Grants level

• Up to $1,000 per grant.
• One grant per calendar year is allocated.

 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, or, be working with young people in a mentoring or education setting.
• Be a member of the Rare Breeds Trust of Australia (Junior or Individual); or a named child in a Family membership OR take up a membership as a condiiton of a grant approval.
• 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.

 Further information and making application

For further information email Letisha Johnson, Youth Grants Coordinator at jakalahstud@gmail.com with your initial idea and contact details. Funding Guidelines are attached to help with mapping out your project idea.