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The IMB Bank Community Foundation has opened applications for 2023 grant funding. Not-for-profit groups that need financial help to support their community are encouraged to apply.
Funding is available for initiatives that respond to a broad range of community issues and opportunities. Over the past 23 years the Foundation has funded projects making a difference in many sectors including education, disability, environment, Indigenous, wellbeing support for men and women, programs for older and young Australians, and many more.
Since 1999 the IMB Bank Community Foundation has donated over $11.5m to more than 850 grassroots projects across NSW, ACT and Melbourne. In 2023, there is $700,000 in grant funding available.
Robert Ryan, IMB Bank Chief Executive says that not-for-profit and volunteer organisations are the backbone of local communities and need financial support to help Australians in their time of need.
“Throughout the pandemic, natural disasters and everyday living pressures, charitable organisations are always there to help those who need a helping hand.
“Not-for-profit community groups and support services are always in high demand. With the cost of living increasing and pressure on people’s availability to volunteer their time, grassroots community organisations are facing challenges. We know the vital role of these groups in supporting our communities and the grants available through the IMB Bank Community Foundation are needed now more than ever.”
IMB Bank Community Foundation funding applications for 2023 open on 1 May. Community groups can visit the Community page to apply.
The Foundation welcomes applications that support people and communities in IMB's key markets of Greater Sydney, the Illawarra, Hunter, South Coast, Southern Highlands, the ACT and Melbourne.
“The Foundation is again calling on those people and not-for-profit groups supporting their community, to apply for funding. Applications can be made easily online and close on 16 June,” said Mr Ryan.
The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute’s Heart Health Tours, which have received over $450,000 in Foundation funding over 10 years, is an example of initiatives delivered in local communities supported by the Foundation. A new round of heart health checks across NSW shopping centres commences from 5 May 2023.
Projects such as Pegasus' Riding for the Disabled (ACT), The Nappy Collective (Hunter), Food for Life Community Care (Illawarra), among many others, are examples of the Foundation’s support of localised community programs.
Mr Ryan encourages community groups to commence their applications as soon as possible and to apply before the deadline.
"Each year we receive many worthy applications for funding. These range from initiatives serving numerous communities such as the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Heart Health Tours to more localised initiatives including the LIVEfree intervention workshops for at-risk youth in the Hunter. We encourage all applicants to address all the grant criteria to give their group or initiative the best chance of success in securing funding in 2023.”
Head to IMB’s Community Foundation page to find out more and apply. Applications close Friday 16 June 2023.
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