Flying Fruit Fly Foundation
About
Flying Fruit Fly Foundation Limited is the governing entity for Australia's national youth circus, operating from Wodonga, VIC. It trains young people aged 5-20+ in contemporary circus arts through a specialist school (years 3-12), a full-time training program, and public classes, while producing major touring shows and community programs including the annual Borderville Festival.
Tips for Applicants
Flying Fruit Fly Foundation does not appear to operate a traditional external grants program. For funding or partnership opportunities, organizations should engage with their specific program initiatives: Circus Passport (Regional Arts Fund-supported community partnerships), Under Construction residency program (open to circus artists developing new work), or National Training Project collaborations. Contact them directly through their website to discuss partnership opportunities.
Giving Philosophy
FFFC operates as an arts training and production organization rather than a traditional grant-making foundation. Its 'giving' philosophy focuses on providing subsidized or free access to circus training, facilities, and performance opportunities for young people, particularly in regional areas. The organization reinvests surplus funds into infrastructure, programs like Circus Passport for First Nations communities, and the Under Construction residency program that provides free access to facilities, accommodation, and seed funding for emerging circus artists.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $5.5M | $6.4M | $5.0M |
| FY2022 | — | $3.7M | $3.0M | $2.1M |
| FY2021 | — | $3.1M | $2.8M | $1.5M |
| FY2020 | $6K | $3.0M | $2.4M | $1.1M |
| FY2019 | — | $2.8M | $1.6M | $769K |
| FY2018 | — | $3.0M | $1.9M | $765K |
| FY2017 | — | $2.1M | $1.2M | $339K |
| 7yr total | $6K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (4)
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Noel Tovey Scholarship Fund
Provides financial assistance to families of young artists who could not otherwise participate. In 2020 awarded one full and three partial scholarships.
Hovell Tree Inn Scholarship
Pays one year's full fees for a student who might otherwise not be able to attend.
Make Our Way Out Residency
Quick response residency for established artists during lockdown, providing $2,000 cash, accommodation and rehearsal space.
Under Construction Residency
Emerging circus artist residency program providing $4,000 cash, rehearsal space and accommodation for 3 weeks, supported by Regional Arts Fund.
Program History (4)
Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.
Hovell Tree Inn Scholarship
Pays one year's full fees for a student who might otherwise not be able to attend.
Make Our Way Out Residency
Quick response residency for established artists during lockdown, providing $2,000 cash, accommodation and rehearsal space.
Noel Tovey Scholarship Fund
Provides financial assistance to families of young artists who could not otherwise participate. In 2020 awarded one full and three partial scholarships.
Under Construction Residency
Emerging circus artist residency program providing $4,000 cash, rehearsal space and accommodation for 3 weeks, supported by Regional Arts Fund.