{"id":105612,"date":"2024-08-22T16:48:16","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T06:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/?p=105612"},"modified":"2024-08-22T16:48:47","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T06:48:47","slug":"community-groups-toshare-in-up-to-50000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/news\/community-groups-toshare-in-up-to-50000\/","title":{"rendered":"Community groups to share in up to $50,000*"},"content":{"rendered":"

IF you’ve got a great community project idea, but don’t have funding then Community Bank Buninyong’s SparkTank initiative might be the answer you’re looking for*.<\/p>\n

Over 14 years, the local organisation has already returned over $2,000,000 to meaningful community projects, but this year they’ll distribute up to $50,000 on the one night.<\/p>\n

This is the sort of game-changing impact community banking has and why building community is at the forefront for this award-winning local organisation.<\/p>\n

Community Bank Buninyong is calling on members of local community groups to be part of SparkTank which will be a vibrant and community-focused event. They are looking for bold ideas, innovative ideas and stand-out creative projects that local groups can bring to life with their support*.<\/p>\n

“We’re currently calling on all groups to really think about the impact they can have locally,” said Community Bank Buninyong’s communications lead Sam Elshaug.<\/p>\n

“We’re looking for groups to scope projects they can undertake and consider applying for funding. We’re wanting to particularly appeal to groups that haven’t worked with us before.<\/p>\n

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Community Bank Buninyong branch manager Randall Dreger and partnerships lead Kelly Bevan invite organisations to spark up for SparkTank!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Naturally, we can’t fund everyone, but we’re keen to understand what level of interest there is to also make improvements in the program next year.”<\/p>\n

Community Bank Buninyong’s first SparkTank event will be held in Buninyong on Tuesday 12 November 2024, however applications are now being accepted for impactful projects.<\/p>\n

The Buninyong Town Hall will host an all-of-community event that will see selected groups pitch for their share of up to $50,000 of community investment funding*.<\/p>\n

“We are truly excited about the level of enthusiasm in our community both for SparkTank and delivering impactful projects all round,” said Community Bank Buninyong’s partnerships lead Kelly Bevan.<\/p>\n

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Pitches will be made to community at Buninyong Town Hall in November.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“The next stage is for our panel to assess each application and determine the final groups who will pitch publicly at the SparkTank event in November.<\/p>\n

“We’ve got LJ from Power FM as MC on the night, plus a panel of community representative judges.”<\/p>\n

SparkTank will be a fun, local event bringing community groups together for a night of entertainment, encouragement and cheering on community organisations for the work they do. SparkTank applications are open until 8 September 2024.<\/p>\n

Visit sparktank.org for more details. *Applications are subject to assessment. Funding is not guaranteed. Terms and conditions apply.<\/p>\n

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IF you’ve got a great community project idea, but don’t have funding then Community Bank Buninyong’s SparkTank initiative might be the answer you’re looking for*. Over 14 years, the local organisation has already returned over $2,000,000 to meaningful community projects, but this year they’ll distribute up to $50,000 on the one night. This is the […]<\/p>\n

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