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MANY varying projects and initiatives of not-for-profits will be eligible for the latest round of Ballarat Connected Communities\u2019 grants.<\/p>\n

Awarding $15,000 in their inaugural round of funding last year<\/a> to a Christmas event, athletic program, harm and trauma prevention sessions and more, BCC is offering grants up to $5000.<\/p>\n

Eligible groups will work in the areas of youth, arts and culture, community events, health and wellbeing, sport, community services, environment, and disability services.<\/p>\n

Chair of BCC, Cameron Montgomery said funding comes from \u201cgenerous\u201d bank customers, so the program can run with the help of \u201clocals, for locals.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCustomers who choose to link their Bendigo Bank accounts to BCC have created a central, sustainable funding model for projects in their community,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no change to the way in which customer accounts operate, but it does provide a very simple way for customers to support charitable activities.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll our funding comes from Bendigo Bank, who pay a commission to our organisation when locals tag their account with BCC.\u201d<\/p>\n

BCC gives funds to a broad range of local organisations twice a year, and launched last October.<\/p>\n

An independent charitable body overseeing grants supplied by the city\u2019s three Bendigo Bank branches, BCC will help award money to groups coordinating projects that socially benefit the area.<\/p>\n

Applications close Tuesday, 31 March. Visit ballaratconnectedcommunities.com.au<\/strong><\/a> to apply and find more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

MANY varying projects and initiatives of not-for-profits will be eligible for the latest round of Ballarat Connected Communities\u2019 grants. Awarding $15,000 in their inaugural round of funding last year to a Christmas event, athletic program, harm and trauma prevention sessions and more, BCC is offering grants up to $5000. Eligible groups will work in the […]<\/p>\n

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