Calling all community minded organisations who want to achieve more with some extra funding.

The Stockland CARE Grants program is now open and will once again award up to $300,000 worth of community grants to organisations across the country, for initiatives that support local community-building activities, or local not-for-profit and community groups delivering health, wellbeing, community connection, education or local environmental initiatives.

“This program enables us to recognise and invest in local community groups who make such a difference to the social fabric of where we live, work and play, now and into the future," said Tiernan O’Rourke, Chief Financial Officer.

At a Glance:

• Stockland CARE Grants program awards up to $300,000 worth of community grants
• Grants for local organisations supporting ealth, wellbeing, community connection, education or local environmental initiatives
• Applications are open until 20 March, 2020

“Stockland has a long-standing commitment to working with communities through its retail town centres, retirement living villages and residential communities across the country.

"We focus on building liveable, thriving communities and are proud to support local groups who make a difference to their communities every single day.”

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Tiernan O'Rourke, Chief Financial Officer, Stockland. Source: FEI

Since 2014, the Stockland CARE Grants program has distributed more than $1.5 million in funding to more than 1,260 local community groups across the country.

Grants have been distributed to a range of community groups including environmental groups, animal care and welfare groups, local charities, local primary and high schools seeking additional funds to launch special, community-based programs, as well as a host of local sporting, special interest, seniors and social clubs.

As part of Stockland's ongoing commitment to help shape vibrant communities, an organisation could be eligible to apply for funding for a one-off $1,000 grant in recognition of your group’s contribution to your local community.

Applications are open from 9am (AEDT) Monday 24 February 2020 and close at 5pm (AEDT) Friday 20 March 2020.

APPLY NOW on the Stockland CARE Grants website.

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