Helping fund community projects

Do you need a grant to help you with your community project? If so, the Stand Like Foundation is seeking applications from community groups and not-for-profits based in or servicing the Limestone Coast.

The annual Small Grants round is now open with grants of up to $10,000 available for local projects.

Last year, the Stand Like Stone Foundation awarded more than $68,000 in grants to 12 community-led projects across the region. Some of the projects funded by the Foundation included the Fringe OutReach program, upgrading facilities at community halls, purchase of wigs and turbans for the Cancer Support Group, murals promoting the Arts, through to the purchase of a mobile cool room trailer for the Rapid Relief Team to be used in emergencies within the Limestone Coast.

Stand Like Stone’s CEO, Roger Babolka said the foundation had proudly worked in partnership with the region supporting communities right across the Limestone Coast for more than 18 years now.

“As funding for these projects comes directly from the community, it’s everyone who has ever donated to Stand Like Stone that makes these grants possible,” Mr Babolka said. “The impact of donating to the foundation continues to be realised every year, as the donations are invested to earn income which is then given back to the community annually through community grants and scholarships.

“Our Small Grants program enables the foundation to respond to the needs of the people and communities of this region, ensuring local projects receive local support. We certainly encourage everyone to get on board and apply.”

The Small Grants are open for applications until October 31.

FUNDED PROJECT: Imagine Millicent mural, Davenport Street Millicent