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Future2 Foundation today launched nominations for its annual Make the Difference! grants program, inviting financial services professionals to nominate causes close to their hearts.
This year, Future2 aims to empower the financial services sector to bolster financial wellbeing across Australia. It comes after surveys have revealed a concerning decline in financial literacy in the country, highlighting the need for impactful financial literacy initiatives.
With this year’s focus on furthering financial wellbeing in Australia, Future2 introduced four categories to the 2024 Make the Difference! grants program:
- Financial wellbeing for young Australians
Financial literacy and education programs for people under 25.
- Financial wellbeing for those living in regional & remote Australia
Initiatives enhancing financial literacy in regional and remote communities.
- Financial literacy for women
Financial literacy programs for disadvantaged women in Australia.
- Financial wellbeing for Australians in need
Financial literacy programs for Australians in need including those impacted by mental health, social isolation, domestic violence, homelessness, or poverty, and for those from First Nations and Refugee & Migrant communities.
Julie Berry, Chair of Future2 commented, “The financial services sector is better placed than any other sector to drive change and inspire greater financial wellbeing. We are excited about this renewed focus, aligning the grants program with the financial services sector to support Australians in building stronger financial futures. Through the Make the Difference! grants program, financial services professionals can nominate a cause to receive funding to help lift the levels of financial literacy across the country.
“On behalf of Future2 I would like to thank our strategic partner, AIA Australia, for their unwavering support and commitment to helping us make a difference in the lives of Australians in need. We’d also like to thank our sponsor, Tangelo Advice Consulting and the FAAA, SMSF Association and the FSC for their support of Future2 as the foundation of the financial services professional.”
Make the Difference! is Future2’s flagship fundraising initiative aimed at supporting grassroots community causes nationwide. All financial services professionals are invited to nominate a program for a chance to receive funding of up to $10,000. Since 2007, Future2 has awarded over $1.6 million in grant funding to 150+ grassroots initiatives across the country.
Nominations close on August 27. For more information about Future2’s grants program, click here.
