MEDIA RELEASE: The Future2 Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA), is calling for applications for its 2022 Make the Difference! Grants program that supports young Australians aged 12 to 25 years experiencing social, financial or physical hardship.

Financial planners can contribute to Future2 by nominating their local charities for the annual grants program.

Future2 Chair Julie Berry CFP® GAICD said

“We are delighted to offer up to 15 grants valued at up to $10,000 each supporting programs and funding projects that contribute to skills training, financial literacy, work experience, community service, mentoring and more for children at risk or suffering from hardship,” she said.

“Each contribution makes a difference to ensure young people around Australia lead productive, secure and happy lives.”

All applications must be endorsed by a financial planner who is a member of the FPA and applications must be completed online.

https://future2foundation.org.au/grants/apply-for-a-grant/

Applications are now open until 5pm on Friday, 30 September 2022. Successful applications will be announced in November 2022.