BankSA Foundation opens first funding round of grants

BankSA Foundation opens funding round with grants of up to $50,000 each BankSA Foundation is calling on small organisations dedicated to making a big impact in the community to apply for funding grants of up to $50,000 each, with applications now open.

Foundation grants will be awarded to eligible community organisations that work to provide a brighter future for socially, economically or physically disadvantaged people.

Marking its 75th anniversary last year, BankSA Foundation has built up a proud history of charitable and community support since 1941 when bank staff first agreed to donate part of their wages to send comfort parcels to colleagues serving in the armed forces.

BankSA Chief Executive Nick Reade said in its 75 years, BankSA Foundation has donated more than $8 million to local organisations, including over $150,000 last year alone.

“Providing programs to enhance employment pathways for young adults, and funding services for children facing challenging personal circumstances, are just some of the ways BankSA Foundation has supported local organisations,” he said.

“Over the years our contribution has been significant, and entirely driven by employee giving, and I encourage community organisations to visit our website and consider applying for a funding grant.”

To be eligible for a grant, an organisation must:  Be located and focus its efforts in South Australia or Northern Territory;  Have a gross annual revenue of less than $3,000,000;  Receive less than 40 per cent of its income from recurrent state, federal or local government funding (unless it receives an income less than $1 million per annum, in which case government funding can exceed 40 per cent); and  Be endorsed as a deductible gift recipient (but not another ancillary fund).

Applications close 10 February 2017. Further eligibility criteria and information on applying can be found online at www.banksa.com.au/foundation.