Events

$9.1 million for NFPs with strong applications

Fund management company Perpetual has announced its allocation of $9.1 million in funding to not-for-profits (NFPs) on behalf of its clients, but warns NFPs need to make strong business cases in order to secure future funding.

Funding for children’s charities now open

Applications are now open for the Commonwealth Bank’s Community Grants Program, awarding $A650,000 in its annual Community Grants program, from its Staff Community Fund.

ACOSS: Budgetary measures welcome, but more can be done

The Australian Council of Social Service has welcomed the announcement that the 2011-2012 Federal Budget will contribute to wage subsidies for unemployed people, and ease income tests, but is concerned about benefit cuts for some of the poorest people in the community.