Backing
Young People

Backing the Future grants award $50,000 over 12 months to individuals whose work is focused on rural and regional young people across one or more of VFFF's four focus areas: Decent Work, Caring for the Environment, Contributing to Society and Exploring Christian Faith and Values.

Applications for our first NSW round are now open and close 31 August 2022.

Read more here.

In 1962, Sir Vincent Fairfax established a charitable trust that is now the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation (VFFF).

The Founders’ children, grandchildren and great grandchildren have built on these foundations and VFFF has now gifted over $200 million to Australian communities. As VFFF turns 60 in 2022, we celebrate the continued commitment of the Fairfax family to honouring the legacy of Sir Vincent and Lady Nancy Fairfax.

We fund registered charities in NSW and QLD whose work aligns with our focus areas and funding outcomes.

We see our role as Backing Young People with innovative opportunities that advance their independence, social purpose and future security. We fund organisations and initiatives that back young people aged 15-24 across four focus areas: Decent Work, Caring for the Environment, Contributing to Society and Exploring Christian Faith and Values.

VFFF values evidence-based organisations that elevate the voices of young people. We fund operational costs and capacity building, especially to enable organisations through critical times of transition or development.

The VFFF team proactively seeks granting opportunities aligned to the funding outcomes in each focus area. We initiate discussions with aligned organisations, take the time to see if our priorities align and if so, we try to construct our support around what is most important to you.

We value open communication and ask you to share your learnings to help inform and strengthen our future work.

Grants are approved quarterly by the VFFF Board and Grants Committee. Find out more about new grants approved this quarter.