If you are part of a local group looking to get a massive boost in your efforts to better the community, then you don’t have to look far as the Cardinia Foundation’s 2024 Grants are now open.
Applications are open until 19 March 2024, with the grants aimed at giving back local money to local groups who work to help the community in education, health, social cohesion, the environment, the arts, and crisis support.
Grants are based on aligning with the Cardinia Shire Council’s Livability Plan, giving up to $10,000 to a recipient, although most are shared at the $5000 mark.
Previous recipients have been organisations like the Cardinia chapter of Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) who work in relief for food and necessary goods, particularly with their community bus which parks in Pakenham each week to provide fresh produce, clothing, books and essential goods for those in need.
Another is Bless Collective, which runs weekly dinners in the Pakenham Library giving delicious meals and building bonds for those in need.
All are determined to to ensure the most vulnerable in the community are not left behind. Whether needs are big or small, the effect on people’s lives and their bonds they come to share can be transformative.
It’s these kind of initiatives – whether you are established or just getting started – that Cardinia Foundation is excited to support in their grants.
This year’s grants is also supported by a $25,000 donation from the 2023 Casey Cardinia Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch to the Cardinia Foundation.
With this donation, the foundation is looking for organisations that are specific to promoting men’s prostate health that are based in the Cardinia Shire. Last year the Bunyip Football Club and Pakenham Men’s Shed received funds raised from the Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch. Application for this specific funding will remain open beyond the 19 March deadline.
To apply, the Cardinia Foundation has a new digital platform for applications this year, which can be accessed at cardiniafoundation.org/grants
If you wish to apply specifically for the Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch donation, you can do so through the same application process.
You can find out more information about either grants by contacting admin@cardiniafoundation.org
