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Grant for Good
To celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2021, we launched an annual $20,000 community grant to provide help to projects, organisations and initiatives that promote social inclusion activities, health and wellbeing, sports and other fields that benefit our communities.
Thank you to all the inspiring organisations who applied to our 2024 Grant for Good. All applications were reviewed with great consideration in relation to our selection criteria:
- The purpose and objectives of the Applicant’s initiative/organisation.
- The plan for what the Applicant’s initiative/organisation will do with the grant.
- The impact on local communities and the disadvantaged, including the number of individuals/groups who will benefit from it.
- Brand alignment with Bank of Sydney’s values and vision.
And the winner for 2024 is…
We are proud to announce that the 2024 Grant for Good has been awarded to Carevan Blacktown, a non-profit organisation that provides over 150 free meals weekly to those in need in the Western Sydney region.
Through the tireless dedication of its volunteers, Carevan Blacktown supports individuals facing financial hardship, social challenges, isolation, displacement, and loneliness. By offering meals and other essential supplies, the organisation fosters social inclusion, a sense of belonging, and unity within their community.
What's the Grant going to be used for?
The $20,000 Grant will support Carevan Blacktown rent a newly secured warehouse facility, where they store food, clothing, transportation vehicles, and other essential supplies. This facility has become crucial in meeting the growing demand for their services, as more people face financial hardship and the rising cost of living.
Additionally, the grant will enable Carevan Blacktown to expand its support to an additional 200 individuals, further strengthening social cohesion within the community.
To learn more about Caravan Blacktown or to get involved, visit https://carevanblacktown.org.au/
Recognition for an Honorary Recipient
In addition to our 2024 Grant for Good winner, the selection panel was so moved by the incredible work of another finalist. Therefore this year, we are also pleased to announce a $10k donation to Backpacks 4 SA Kids as an honorary Grant for Good recipient. Backpacks 4 SA Kids provides essential supplies to children in need, offering comfort and security during difficult times. Their dedication to supporting vulnerable children is truly inspiring, and we are proud to contribute to their worthy mission.
To learn more about Backpacks 4 SA Kids or to get involved, visit https://backpacks4sakids.org/
Our Previous Grant for Good Winners
Since its inception, the Grant for Good has supported incredible organizations making a difference in their communities.
2023: Eat Up is Australia's only organization providing free lunches to students on a national scale. With the support of the Bank of Sydney Grant for Good, they provided 20,160 lunches to feed 2,740 disadvantaged kids across 20 schools. Read more about our 2023 winner.
2022: Plate it Forward is a Sydney-based not-for-profit that empowers vulnerable and disadvantaged communities by breaking down barriers to social and economic participation. The grant funded 5,400 free meals and provided employment opportunities for those in need. Read more about our 2022 winner.
2021: Variety: The Children’s Charity empowers disadvantaged kids to live, laugh, and learn. The grant enabled them to donate eight adaptive tricycles to two schools in regional Victoria, helping students cope with ongoing trauma and disengagement. Read more about our 2021 winner.
Thank you again to all the amazing organisations who applied for the Grant. We’re truly inspired by all the incredible work that these organisations are doing in their communities.