The bank encourages Australian organisations and initiatives promoting social inclusion activities, health and wellbeing, sports and other fields that benefit local communities to apply for the grant.
Bank of Sydney’s annual Grant for Good has distributed $90,000 to local organisations supporting Australian communities since 2021. These organisations are the ones providing essential food and supplies, as well as free school lunches and equipment for disadvantaged children, and creating employment pathways for migrant and low socioeconomic communities.
“We’re proud to support incredible organisations and initiatives that make a real difference in our local communities,“ Bank of Sydney CEO Melos Sulicich said. “Amid the rising cost of living, it’s these organisations that are often making the biggest difference supporting our most vulnerable, and we’re committed to backing them with our annual grant.“
In 2024, the recipient of the bank’s Grant for Good was Carevan Blacktown, an NFP organisation providing over 150 free meals weekly to those in need in the Western Sydney region.
The grant helped Carevan Blacktown rent a new warehouse facility to store food, clothing, vehicles, and other essential supplies to meet the growing demand for their services, as more Australians are facing financial hardship due to the rising cost of living.
An honorary Grant for Good donation worth $10,000 was also given to Backpacks 4 SA Kids, an organisation that provides essential supplies to children in need, offering them comfort and security during difficult times.
Visit the Bank of Sydney’s Grant for Good page to apply or nominate a deserving initiative. Applications close on 4 June.
Read also: FRRR awards over $800K in grants to community groups and NFPs
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