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South Coast and Far South Coast chari$es urged to apply for IMB Bank Community Founda$on funding – deadline extended IMB Bank Community Founda8on offers helpful 8ps for naviga8ng grant applica8ons; and encourages all community groups to consider applying. South Coast and Far South Coast community groups, chari8es and not-for-profits are encouraged to get their applica8ons in for 2022 IMB Bank Community Founda8on funding, with the deadline extended to allow more 8me for groups to apply. Groups in need of a financial boost to support a community-minded ini8a8ve can apply for funding via www.imb.com.au/community un8l 5pm, July 15. Funding plays a vital role in helping community groups, chari8es and not-for-profits tackle local challenges, providing support where and when it’s needed most. “Anyone who is focused on improving the lives of others in their community, who has a great idea or a program already underway, should consider applying for a grant through the IMB Bank Community Founda8on. If it’s a great not-for-profit idea that helps people, we want to hear about it,” said Robert Ryan, IMB Bank CEO. Applica$ons can be made online at: www.imb.com.au/community. Applica$on deadline extended to 5pm Friday, 15 July. IMB Bank Community Founda8on has offered 8ps for applicants to navigate the funding applica8on process. Tips include checking eligibility criteria, providing data to highlight local relevance and need, showcasing a clear vision about how the project will benefit locals. IMB Bank Community Founda8on is focused on building brighter futures through strong, resilient and forward-focused communi8es - which is at the heart of IMB Bank's core values. In the South Coast and Far South Coast, IMB Bank Community Founda8on has supported diverse groups and projects including: Arts Council of Eurobodalla: Funding art materials for classes so par8cipants can create artworks to showcase at the annual Exhibi8on. Community Work Shed: Funding to fabricate and install stairs and a hand-railing at the Moruya base to access a lo? area for storing work projects. Eurobodalla Woodcra? Guild: Purchase of new equipment a?er it was destroyed in the 2019 bushfires. Narooma Men’s Shed: Replacement of the table saw which is used for 65% of community projects. TeenSafe: Suppor8ng the upkeep of the vehicle fleet to operate safe-driver training courses for teen L and P plate drivers in Moruya.
beagle weekly : Vol 265 June 24th 2022
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