The $25,000 Question

The $25,000 Question helps young people develop practical community development skills.

This year’s grant was open to current or former entrants in The Land Sydney Showgirl or Rural Achiever competitions who were under 30 years of age on 1 May 2010.

Applicants were asked to identify a need in their community and how it could be addressed. They had to find a community organisation they could partner with to implement their idea. Submissions were judged on several criteria including innovation, impact and implementation.

2010 Winner

This year’s winner of The $25,000 Question is former Cumnock Showgirl and Rural Achiever, Rebecca Staines. Rebecca partnered with the Cumnock & District Progress Association to apply for funding for an inspiring project that she is involved in, Animals on Bikes.

Click here to read the media release
Click here to view the Animal on Bikes website
Click here to see a photo of the presentation

2009 Winner

Last year, The $25,000 Question was won by former Wauchope showgirl Emily Burt. Emily had a great idea to convert a double decker bus into a mobile outreach service for young people. The Big Red Bus is now up and running and heading out to visit young people in regional areas around Port Macquarie.

Click here to read the media release.

HOW DO I APPLY?

The next grant round will open in late 2010.

Any questions?
If you have any queries about the eligibility of your project idea or any part of The $25,000 Question initiative, please contact (02) 9704 1234 or email foundation@rasf.org.au.