Put your hand up for $800,000 from Westpac | Fundraising & Philanthropy Australasia Magazine
Approved grants will then be announced in June.
Westpac staff support the foundation and their contributions of more than $270,000 during 2014 have increased the grants pool on offer for organisations this year.
“We have a long and proud history of supporting those who need it most in our communities,” said Jason Yetton, who is Westpac’s group executive of retail & business banking and a Westpac Foundation board trustee. We know that organisations really benefit and prosper when they have this combined support.”
To check grant eligibility criteria and apply, visit: www.westpac.com.au/about-westpac/westpac-foundation/eligibility.
Liz Henderson is editor of Fundraising & Philanthropy Magazine.
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