Additional funding announced for Warrnambool community grants However, as in past years,
demand for these grants has again substantially exceeded these funds.

In response to this demand the Foundation has been delighted
to receive an additional contribution of $15,000 from Deakin University for
immediate distribution.

These funds will form a new Deakin University Community Fund
within the Foundation. This Deakin Community Fund will be managed and
distributed as part of the Foundation’s granting round.

Foundation Chair, Barrie Baker, welcomed the new Fund.

“This is a wonderful gesture from Deakin in support of the
community in which they work,” he said.

“It is wonderful that the Foundation is being recognised as
a significant support organisation for charitable causes and organisations in
our region, and anything that assists in fulfilling this role is very welcome.”

Professor Gerry Quinn, Head of Deakin University’s
Warrnambool Campus, is proud to extend the University’s commitment to the South
West Community Foundation.

“Deakin’s Warrnambool Campus has played a vital role in
developing the economic, social and knowledge fabric of south west Victoria for
the past 25 years,” Mr Quinn said.

“Deakin is thrilled to partner with South West Community
Foundation and continue supporting the many organisations who do great work in
regional communities.”

Applications for 2015 grants from the Foundation have now
closed with 64 requests for support having been received.

Consideration of the requests is currently underway, with
results due to be announced by the Board in May.