Who we are
The RAS Foundation helps to build strong, sustainable and resilient rural and regional communities in NSW, by providing scholarships for education and training, and grants for community development.
$10.2 Million
Invested in scholarships and grants since 2007
1000
students committed to the development of rural and regional Australia have received scholarship funds
274
recipients have been awarded community grants
$2.1 million
in kitchenware, toys and goods distributed to NSW regional communities
Independent Board Director Expression of Interest
The RAS Foundation’s (RASF) mission is to support the development of strong, sustainable & resilient regional & rural communities by promoting individual and community growth via educational scholarships and community grants.
The RAS Foundation serves as a key vehicle for advancing the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW’s (RAS) mission through charitable activities, with a particular focus on education, scholarships, and community grants in rural and regional Australia. The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW is the only Member of the RAS Foundation Limited.
JB Fairfax Award for Rural & Regional Journalism and Communications
The JB Fairfax Award for Rural & Regional Journalism and Communications is a prestigious national award that encourages and supports a young student who is passionate about pursuing a career in rural and regional journalism/communications upon graduation. The Award was established through a private donation from Mr John B Fairfax, AO.
RAS Foundation Community Futures Grant
The Royal Agricultural Society Foundation (RASF) is offering opportunities for community-minded people to be awarded up to $25,000 in funding for community projects in their local area.
Previously funding has gone to projects including air-conditioning in the local hall to portable yard panels for the showground or a pop-up gazebo, satisfying community needs and benefiting many.
Taking part is easy:
- Identify a need in your rural NSW community
- Partner with a local community organisation
- Create a project plan for your initiative
RAS Foundation Master of Teaching Scholarship for Ag Graduates
RAS Foundation Rural Scholarships
Students in regional areas often have to relocate in order to study, leaving behind the support of family and friends and feeling torn between their education and their obligations. Fortunately, assistance in the form of a RAS Foundation Rural Scholarship can help ease some worries and allow greater freedom to more regularly visit home and lend a hand.
Our Rural Scholarship program goes a small way to ensure students from regional areas can chase the same education dreams as students from metropolitan areas.
Purposed to build on the iconic legacy of the RAS, the Foundation recognises rural and regional communities as the lifeblood of the agricultural sector in New South Wales. Holding Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status under the Income Tax Assessment Act of 1997 (Cth), the Foundation receives tax-deductible donations for the many grants, scholarships and community projects it supports. Through these grants, scholarships and community projects, the Foundation promotes the maintenance, renewal, regeneration and development of strong, sustainable and vibrant rural, regional and remote communities in Australia. Building a strong, vibrant and skilled NSW through investment in education, training and development of rural communities.
RAS Foundation
Contact Us
Telephone: 02 9704 1226
Fax: 02 9704 1104
Address: Locked Bag 4317 Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
RAS Foundation Limited ACN: 637 243 853