Overview

The Tomorrow Makers SPARK supports early-stage social entrepreneurs to test their ideas and plan how to turn them into social enterprises that make a real impact in your community.

Throughout the 18-week program, delivered in partnership with Impact Boom, you'll gain essential business skills needed to develop a successful social enterprise business model. You'll connect with other passionate changemakers and expand your professional network.

And receive up to $25,000 in grant funding and up to an estimated $20,000 in capacity development support to help you through the program and develop your social enterprise.

How it works

Tomorrow Makers SPARK has two cohorts, in 2027.

Over 18 weeks, you'll explore, test and pitch your social impact ideas through interactive sessions, with support from industry experts and mentors.

 

2027 program components include:

1. Weekly online group workshops

Led by Entrepreneur-in-residence Tom Allen, Impact Boom and experienced facilitators, these sessions offer opportunities to learn, network and share with peers.

Cohort 1: Each Monday at 12pm-2pm (AEST) from 12 April – 9 August 

Cohort 2: Each Tuesday at 12pm–2pm (AEST/AEDT) from 13 July – 9 November

 

2. Three-day immersive session in Beechworth, VIC

Participate in a powerful in-person learning experience with your cohort and industry leaders.

Cohort 1: Tuesday 4 May, 12pm – Thursday 6 May, 1pm (AEST)

Cohort 2: Tuesday 3 August, 12pm – Thursday 5 August, 1pm (AEST)

 

3. Business for Good Network (BFGN)

Connect with your cohort, Tomorrow Maker Alumni and purpose-led social entrepreneurs and gain access to further learning, events and resources online through the BFGN.

 

4. Business Mentor

You'll be matched with a business mentor to support you throughout the program.

 

5. Online learning

Access key knowledge, practical exercises and valuable insights online through the BFGN.

 

6. Tomorrow Makers SPARK Showcase and immersive in Sydney NSW

Present your ideas at AMP Foundation’s flagship event.

November (Dates TBC). Same for both cohorts.

 

7. Grant Funding

Receive up to $25,000* in grant funding and up to an estimated $20,000 in capacity development support to help you through the program and develop your social enterprise.

 

Attendance requirements:

o Weekly workshops: Attend 90% of the sessions

o Immersive session: Mandatory

o Showcase and immersive event: Mandatory

Who is eligible

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. An individual or small team of up to 2 people that are driven to create positive social change in their communities.

2. Your initiative must meet the definition of a ‘social enterprise’ - for profit and purpose.

3. Must be a new social enterprise idea or scaling an existing operation into a new territory or market.

4. You are currently living in Australia and are a permanent resident or an Australian or New Zealand citizen.

5. Social Enterprises must be focused on supporting the conditions for Economic Empowerment at the community level.

6. Must be able to commence and participate in the all program components.

How to apply

Applications for our 2027 Tomorrow Makers SPARK grants will open from Wednesday 16 December 2026 - Wednesday 27 January 2027.

You will need to complete an online application form on the SmartyGrants platform.

You will be able to access the online application via our website, which will ask for details about your social enterprise idea, its origins, and the impact you hope to achieve.

Applications submitted via other means will not be accepted. If you encounter any issues or need assistance, please email AMP_FoundationTomorrowMakers@amp.com.au.

For inspiration, see TeaTime’s (2024 IGNITE Tomorrow Maker) application video.