Contributing to Society
Empowering young people to imagine and build a better society
In March 2023, VFFF approved $600,000 over two years in core operations funding, supporting Young Change Agents to amplify youth voice and measure impact. A social enterprise dedicated to cultivating entrepreneurial mindsets, skillsets, and toolsets in young people, Young Change Agents empowers youth to imagine and help build a better society.
Read MoreBacking the Future for Youth in NSW
FRRR and VFFF are now inviting applications for grants of $50,000 from individuals and groups of individuals working to enhance the lives of people aged 12-30 who live in remote, rural and regional NSW.
Read MoreContributing to Society: Insights from 2.5 years of granting
Since the launch of Backing Young People in July 2021, VFFF has granted $7.3M across nine grants in the Contributing to Society focus area. We are pleased to share VFFF’s learnings from supporting organisations within this focus area.
Read MoreOut and About: Warrama-Li, Bush Heritage, Habitat Women and the Teens in Business Awards
The VFFF team loves getting out and about to see our granting partners in action. This quarter, we spent time visiting our partners and attending events hosted in celebration of their young people.
Read MoreOut and About
The VFFF team loves getting out and about to see our granting partners in action. This quarter, we enjoyed opportunities to connect with organisations as they developed strategy and celebrated their young people.
Read MoreQ&A: Madeleine Buchner OAM, Little Dreamers
In June 2022, VFFF approved $900,000 over three years to build Little Dreamers’ capacity to respond to increased demand. In this Q&A, we spoke to Maddy about Little Dreamers, her recent experience at the 2022 Philanthropy Australia Conference, and what it is like being a young leader guiding an organisation through a significant growth period.
Read MoreQ&A: Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good
In February 2022, the VFFF Grants Committee approved $49,500 towards rental property costs for Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good. Their vision for a ‘DIYDG Home’ is to create a safe space for young people living in the Cairns region.
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