Seeking applications from grassroots organisations working alongside young people specifically in Victoria, New South Wales or Queensland to empower youth and deliver positive social impact. Social issue areas that TFN supports include: homelessness; living with disability; mental health; education and employment pathways; crime reduction; youth recidivism; social and economic inclusion; social justice and wellbeing.

Small to medium-sized Grassroots non-profit organisations delivering projects in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland with an average annual income of $1,000,000 or less over the last three years. TFN has a primary focus to support grassroots PBIs and registered charities, but will consider applications from non-registered charities (social enterprises, Aboriginal corporations, community associations, etc.)

Legal requirements: Public Benevolent Institution, Social enterprise, Aboriginal Community-Controlled, Nonprofit legal entity (inc. assn, company, coop. or trust), ACNC Registered Charity

TFN does not accept applications for advocacy campaigns, religious or political campaigns, crisis appeals, overseas aid, health research or applications from individuals. TFN does not accept applications from initiatives that are primarily focused on the environment or animal welfare, except where there is a direct social outcome relating to our core social issue areas.

Details at: https://www.thefundingnetwork.com.au/tfn-live/upcoming-events/thriving-young-people-march-2026-sydney-brisbane-and-melbourne/