The Foundation For Young Australians
Tips for Applicants
Review their annual reports to understand current strategic priorities—currently focused on youth voice amplification, COVID-19 recovery initiatives, and the South Australian Student Representative Council program. Applications should demonstrate how young people are leading the initiative and how it addresses systemic injustice. Connect your proposal to their new decade vision of empowering young people to beat injustice and transform the future.
Giving Philosophy
FYA believes young people should lead decisions affecting their futures. They back youth with resources, skills, and connections to drive change. Their theory of change focuses on building youth agency through practical skill development, relevant research that analyzes opportunities and impacts on young Australians, and supporting young people-led initiatives—especially those addressing social justice and systemic barriers.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $639K | $8.9M | $61.6M | $59.6M |
| FY2022 | $259K | $8.0M | $62.1M | $59.6M |
| FY2021 | $894K | $14.5M | $65.1M | $62.7M |
| FY2020 | $213K | $10.5M | $62.3M | $59.4M |
| FY2019 | $116K | $8.9M | $65.0M | $59.3M |
| FY2018 | $157K | $8.8M | $57.5M | $53.7M |
| FY2017 | $143K | $7.5M | $57.7M | $56.2M |
| 7yr total | $2.4M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (2)
1 open · 1 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 5 March 2026 (65 days ago)
First Nations Governance Group
A governance group that brings together a collective of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to help guide and shape FYA's First Nations teams work.
Youth Action and Wellbeing Grants
Grants from a pool of $100,000, open to groups led by young people (under 30) across the country campaigning to create change.
Program History (2)
Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.
Youth Action and Wellbeing Grants
Grants from a pool of $100,000, open to groups led by young people (under 30) across the country campaigning to create change.
First Nations Governance Group
A governance group that brings together a collective of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to help guide and shape FYA's First Nations teams work.