Sunsuper Dreams for a Better World Grant
Rounds:
Round 4: Animals & Community
Closes – 6 October 2017
About:
$150,000 in community funding. There are four rounds of Sunsuper Dreams for a Better World this year, and each round has a different focus. You can enter any round at any time before the closing time, and you’ll be informed when your chosen round is up and running.
The world needs more dreamers. Those that see groups in their community who need a helping hand and dream of ways to make life better for them. Since 2011, Sunsuper Dreams for a Better World has awarded grants to community causes, in an effort to recognise the good they do to make the world a better place. Grants are awarded to finalists and winners in each round. Winners from each round attend the Grand Final Awards Night at the end of the year where the annual winner is announced. Each of the four grand finalists will receive an additional grant of up to $30,000.
Info: For more information, visit the Sunsuper Dreams for a Better World grant website
Telstra’s Kids Funds 2
Round closes: Ongoing
About: Telstra’s Kids Fund is a valuable means by which Telstra employees can direct Telstra’s philanthropic giving and support their local communities across Australia.
Permanent Telstra Group employees can apply for a Telstra’s Kids Fund grant of $1,200 to support a project or activity run by a non-profit organisation involving a child, 18 years or under, in their immediate family. Each year $750,000 is given to local community organisations on behalf of children related to Telstra employees. Grants are awarded twice a year; each time there’s approximately 6 weeks when applications can be submitted.
Organisations such as schools, sporting clubs, hospitals and childcare centres have benefited from Telstra’s Kids Fund. Requests for musical equipment, educational resources, sport and recreation equipment and building upgrades have been among the grants given by Telstra’s Kids Fund.
Info: For more information, visit the Telstra’s Kids Fund website
Community Enterprise Foundation
Applications close: Various dates
About: Community Enterprise Foundation™ aims to bring together people who care about their communities and make it easier and more efficient for them to make contributions that achieve positive local outcomes. A single foundation, capable of being the gifting structure for hundreds of communities and causes, makes this Foundation’s structure unique and highly effective.
As the philanthropic arm of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Group the Foundation has worked closely with Bendigo Bank’s network of community and charitable partners since its inception in 2005.
The Foundation collects donations and contributions in a tax-effective way from individuals, businesses and governments. It also offers communities with an opportunity to build their own pool of funds to be reinvested back into the community as they see fit.
Info: To check for available grants, visit the Community Enterprise Foundation website
Department of Environment and Primary Industries – Small Grants Program
Applications close: Ongoing
About: This grant can help with teaching your students about the importance of keeping our waterways healthy to ensure that the future generation will experience sustainability fishing. The Small Grants Program provides funding of up to $5,000 for small recreational fishing projects which benefit public recreational fishing in Victoria. Some schools have involved experts from Fishcare and Native Fish Australia when successful with the grant, to engage students with hands on experiences.
Info: For more information, visit the Department of Environment and Primary Industries website.
Caltex – Sponsorship Program
Applications close: Ongoing
About: Caltex is committed to supporting the communities in which they work and live. Their refineries and service stations support a variety of organisations, events and programs in local communities. From schools to sporting clubs, environmental projects to emergency services and surf lifesaving, Caltex believe it’s important to stay in touch with their neighbours and remain committed to their own backyard.
Info: For more information, visit the Caltex Sponsorship Program webpage.
Inspiring Environmental Solutions – EPA Community Funding Program
Applications close: Ongoing
About: When a company or individual pays a fine to the Environment Protection Agency, this money is pooled to fund environmental projects that enable the affected community to have a greater connection to their local environment. The total pool of funding on offer will vary each year, as funding is contingent upon the successful prosecution of pollution incidents, and at the discretion of the court.
Funding supports projects that enhance the environment in a public space or undertake environmental activities for the benefit of the community.
Info: For more info visit the EPA Victoria website
Bunnings – Local Community Support
Applications close: Ongoing
About: From grass roots causes to local sporting clubs, schools and hospitals, Bunnings provides a wide range of support to a cross section of local community groups. They do this in many different ways including their sausage sizzles, cake stalls, hands-on D.I.Y project assistance, product donations, garden makeovers and more.
Sustainability is an important part of who they are and are committed to educating the community about how small actions can make a big difference. One of the ways they do this is through their Schools Sustainability Program, which includes activities with local schools, store visits, schoolyard makeovers and D.I.Y workshops.
Info: For more info visit the Bunnings website