Backing the Future is an exciting grant initiative that provides funding for individuals to test new ideas aimed at improving the lives of young people across remote, rural, and regional NSW and QLD.

Backing the Future offers grants of $50,000 to individuals for new ideas that support young people aged 12-30 to:

• Access Decent Work;
• Care for the Environment;
• Contribute to Society; or
• Explore Christian Faith and Values.

Through these grants, this program aims to:

• Make remote, rural and regional NSW and QLD better places for young people to grow up;
• Provide innovative opportunities that enhance young people's independence, social purpose, and future security; and
• Back the ideas and enthusiasm of community members who are passionate about supporting young people.

To be eligible, a project must:

• Benefit young people aged 12-30 in remote, rural, or regional NSW or QLD;
• Address one of the four VFFF focus areas (Decent Work, Caring for the Environment, Contributing to Society, or Exploring Christian Faith and Values); and
• Be a new idea or project.

Applicant Eligibility

• Individuals aged 18+ are eligible. There is no upper age limit, but the project must benefit young people aged 12 30.
• Applicants may reside outside of remote, rural or regional NSW and QLD, provided project delivery is in an eligible area.
• Organisations cannot apply; however, if your project idea originated within an NFP context, it must be clear that ownership of the project resides with you, not the organisation.
• It is acceptable if project delivery leads to the creation of a new entity, such as an NFP, social enterprise, or business.
• Applicants who have previously received funding through Backing the Future are ineligible to apply again.

• Phone: 1800 170 020
• Email: btf@frrr.org.au