About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
Grants supporting Victorian secondary school students to reach their full potential.
Status:
Open, closes 26 June 2026
Who can apply:
Government schools, not-for-profit groups
Funding:
$24,000 - $168,000
Future Ready funds a range of activities for secondary school students, including but not limited to:
mentoring, supporting students to understand and reach their potential
recognised training, work-placement or volunteering
leadership opportunities
hands on learning and development opportunities.
Future Ready 2027–2028 offers two-year funding for government secondary schools and not-for-profit community organisations or social enterprises (in partnership with government secondary schools).
Funded activities will take place over the 2027 and 2028 school calendar years (from the start of Term 1, 2027 to the end of Term 4, 2028).
Future Ready is aligned to three priority areas:
Young people achieve their goals through education, training, volunteering or employment.
Young people are respected and involved in decision making.
Young people are confident and strong in their identity and connection.
How to apply