Trinity Families 2022 grant applications are now open for charities providing services to families in the region covered by the Catholic Diocese of Sale.
This year’s disbursement would mark a milestone in the charity’s service to families, taking the amount distributed to more than $1.9 million.
Established by the late Bishop Coffey 20 years ago, Trinity Families has been able to assist more than 100 charities with funding since its inception.
To be eligible to apply, an applicant must be a registered charity with deductible gift recipient status and must grant funds to support families in a way which aligns with Catholic values within the defined area of the municipalities of Cardinia, Casey, Baw Baw, Latrobe, Wellington, Bass Coast, South Gippsland and East Gippsland.
Recent recipients have included a charity which supplied baby essentials for families in need, another which provided scholarships to homeless teenagers, and an organisation which assists foster carers.
“With generous support through the Trinity Families 2021 grant, FareShare has been able to cook and deliver thousands of cooked, nutritious meals to local agencies, charities and schools in Gippsland to support vulnerable people in the region,” previous grant recipient FareShare said.
Trinity Families executive officer Mary Winter said Trinity Families often supports charities which have been unable to attract funding from other sources.
Trinity Families is a philanthropic trust, allocating earnings from its investments each year and from donations by the Catholic parishioners of the Diocese.
Whilst it is a Catholic charity, it is there to serve all charities, whether they have a religious affiliation or not.
Charities wishing to apply for funding are encouraged to download the fillable application form and send it back by Friday 30 September.
Further information is available at trinityfamilies.org.au or via email at trinity@sale.catholic.org.au
