Community organisations invited to apply for new grants program
- A new grants program is available to support local community organisations
- Bus operator Kinetic is inviting applications for the first round of its Moving Communities Fund
- Grants of up to $10,000 are available to successful applicants
Across Australia there are many people and groups working hard every day to improve their communities and Kinetic is keen to lend them a helping hand.
The company has launched its Moving Communities Fund to support community organisations, not-for-profits and other initiatives that improve the livelihoods of communities where Kinetic operates.
Kinetic Group CEO Michael Sewards said the grants program was a natural progression in Kinetic’s efforts to support local communities and organisations.
“We are incredibly privileged to be in a position to support the outstanding work being done by community groups and this fund is all about increasing that positive impact,” he said.
“Moving Communities will ensure we can also amplify and enhance the great work being done at a grass-roots level by local sporting clubs, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations.
“We have long term partnerships with fantastic organisations such as Foodbank, the Gold Coast Titans and most recently Western Chances."
Kinetic’s Head of Sustainability and Community Engagement Angela Leung said the fund is a direct way to support more local organisations and initiatives that share the company’s values and sustainability aspirations.
“Our team members all around the country are proud of the role they play in the community, and this fund is another way we can improve livelihoods in the places we operate,” she said.
“People rely on our bus services and they for an important part of the social fabric in towns and cities and with that comes a responsibility and we think opportunity to contribute to bettering communities.
“We want to hear from as many community groups as possible about the fantastic work they are doing and how we can support them in achieving their goals – whether that’s $1,000 to help a sporting team with travel or a larger sum to improve facilities to make them more accessible.”
To find out more about the Moving Communities Fund and submit an application visit wearekinetic.com/community.
Applications will close on Wednesday 9 October 2024 with successful recipients to be announced in November.
Further enquiries
Steve Cadzow
Manager - Media & Communications
0428 127 147
steve.cadzow@wearekinetic.com