Overview

We firmly believe in the power of the 'business for good' movement, where the heart of charity meets the muscle of business. This unique intersection of purpose and profit is where innovative solutions to our society’s most complex and persistent challenges are born.

The Tomorrow Makers program helps social entrepreneurs design and develop solutions to the drivers of economic empowerment in their communities, thus creating a ripple effect of positive change, shaping a brighter future for generations to come. 

Our goals

1. Sector-leading program

We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our Tomorrow Makers ensuring they remain at the forefront of social enterprise design and development thinking.

2. Identifying social entrepreneurs

We focus on identifying Tomorrow Makers whose vision and initiatives align with our mission of creating the conditions for economic empowerment within communities.

3. Learning through Alumni insights

We actively leverage feedback and insights from our Tomorrow Makers Alumni to continually improve our programs and ensure they remain at the forefront of capacity development initiatives in the social enterprise sector.

4. Inspiring the next generation

We are committed to the education of children and young people in social entrepreneur skills and mindset, empowering future changemakers to drive positive impact.

Which program aligns with your stage of social enterprise development?

  • Tomorrow Makers SPARK

    A 18-week grant and capacity development program supporting early-stage social entrepreneurs to test their ideas and plan how to turn them into social enterprises.

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  • Tomorrow Makers IGNITE

    A 12-month grant and capacity development program supporting social enterprises in their startup phase, helping them to build strong foundations for sustainable impact.

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  • Tomorrow Makers Alumni

    Annual membership of the Business For Good Network (BFGN) to provide ongoing capacity development support and connection to a values-aligned community.

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Tomorrow Makers program partners

Our Tomorrow Makers program is built on collaboration. Each of our program partners plays a vital role in helping us support, grow, and celebrate social entrepreneurs across every stage of their journey.

  • Impact Boom

    Impact Boom is a certified social enterprise supporting the global ‘business for good’ movement. With deep experience and a proven track record delivering programs and advisory services.

     

    Impact Boom helps changemakers build sustainable organisations with positive social impact, and is the proud delivery partner of the Tomorrow Makers program.

     

    “Together, we're not just supporting social entrepreneurs, we're shifting systems, elevating community voices and backing solutions that are built for long term impact. It's a partnership grounded in purpose and it's helping shape of future where people and communities thrive.”

     

    Tom Allen, Founder and CEO

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  • Business For Good Network

    BFGN is a community of communities catalysing change. 

    Tomorrow Maker Alumni are funded to be members of BFGN to keep them connect them with the broader business for good ecosystem post their participation in the Tomorrow Maker program.

     

    “Through this partnership, we're building a powerful connected ecosystem where Tomorrow Makers can exchange ideas, lift each other up, find support and keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible. This is how long term impact takes root through shared purpose real collaboration and a commitment to doing good.”

     

    Javier Casanova, Chief Operating Officer

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  • Australian Centre for Rural Entrepreneurship

    The AMP Foundation's partnership with ACRE will provide $2.5 million in funding over five years to expand the Social Enterprise Schools program across Australia.

     

    "The Social Enterprise Schools program is part of an international collaboration with six countries. Expansion means that more young people will get a chance to learn these skills behaviours and mindset so that in the future they can see themselves as not only seeking a job, but creating their own job. This is vitally important in rural areas so they can have great and fulfilling lives.”

     

    Matt Pfahlert, Co-Founder and CEO

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is the Tomorrow Makers program?

Tomorrow Makers is our flagship program supporting social entrepreneurs at different stages of their journey with funding, capacity development, and mentoring. 

We have two programs:

Tomorrow Makers SPARK is an 18-week grant and capacity development program supporting early-stage social entrepreneurs to test their ideas and plan how to turn them into social enterprises.

Tomorrow Makers IGNITE is a 12-month grant and capacity development program supporting social enterprises in their startup phase, helping them to build strong foundations for sustainable impact.

Where can I get details of Tomorrow Makers SPARK and Tomorrow Makers IGNITE?

Each of the program pages and Terms and Conditions have all the information you need:

- Tomorrow Makers SPARK program page and T&C's

- Tomorrow Makers IGNITE program page and T&C's

What funding will Tomorrow Makers receive and what can it be used for?

Tomorrow Makers SPARK 

SPARK Tomorrow Makers will each receive a grant of up to $20,000. The grant will be distributed in four instalments based on the completion of key milestones. All program costs (such as workshops, capacity development, and mentoring) are covered by the AMP Foundation.

The funds can be utilised for a diverse set of purposes such as supporting you as you take time off from any paid employment in order to participate in this program, pursuing academic or research endeavours to support your social enterprise, purchasing equipment or tools relevant to your project and purpose. Whatever helps support you through the program and to develop your social enterprise.

Travel:

Additional funds will be provided to each Tomorrow Maker for travel and accommodation expenses for immersive in Beechworth and showcase in Sydney. The funds are to be used to cover travel based on the AMP Foundation Travel Guidelines.

WA and NT residents will receive A$3,000. Metro Sydney residents will receive A$900. All other Australian residents will receive A$2,000.

In a team situation, if the second person wishes to travel to attend the Immersive Session or the Tomorrow Makers SPARK Showcase then the Tomorrow Makers SPARK Grant Funds may be used.

Tomorrow Makers IGNITE 

IGNITE Tomorrow Makers will receive a grant of up to $110,000 to provide financial support to further develop the social enterprise and fund the bespoke capacity building support you will receive through resources, tools and programs to progress the social enterprise to be market ready. The grant will be distributed in two instalments based on the completion of key milestones.

Social enterprise: Up to $100,000 can be used to fund the startup associated costs of the social enterprise (salaries, operational costs, development and prototyping costs, travel and additional capacity building costs outside the $10,000).

Capacity building: A minimum of $10,000 of the grant to be used for capacity building.

The funding can be used to cover:

  • Engaging sector and business experts aligned with your professional development and impact plan construct objectives with a service provider aligned with the Tomorrow Makers program or service provider with the mutual agreement of the AMP Foundation and the Tomorrow Maker.
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Short courses (max 4 weeks) and conferences

Reignite Impact Leader’s Retreat: Accommodation and meals covered by AMP Foundation. Travel to/from the retreat, including flights, are not covered by AMP Foundation.

Tomorrow Makers IGNITE immersive and attendance at the Tomorrow Makers SPARK Showcase: Travel, accommodation and meals are not covered by the AMP Foundation. The Tomorrow Makers IGNITE Grant Funds are to be used to cover these expenses based on the AMP Foundation Travel Guidelines.