Back To Reality Foundation Grants
The Back To Reality Foundation aims to promote and foster programs and ideas targeting and supporting the youth of this region.
To apply for a grant from this program go to: General Information
Aims of the Foundation
- To provide a catalyst for the generation of programs for youth
- To build the capacity for young people to generate and support their own programs
- To support multiplier opportunities
- To promote social responsibility in our young people
- To develop partnerships and build relationships with agencies, organisations and individuals who seek to enhance outcomes for our young people.
Grant Making Criteria
Broadly, the Back to Reality Foundation will respond to the needs of the local youth of our community and region by making grants to eligible organisations for innovative undertakings which:
- Seek to improve the quality of life of the young people of this region.
- Adhere to the mission and aims of the foundation.
2011 Back To Reality Foundation Grant Recipients
Our Congratulations to the successful recipients of the 2011 Back To Reality Foundation Grants and we look forward to seeing their projects in action.
Parklands Albury Wodonga received a $2500 grant for the "Work On the Wild Side Project" - a youth mentoring program for at risk/disadvantaged youth identified by local high schools. Students mentored by the Parklands Ranger – working on Parklands Albury /Wodonga projects including track reconstruction & revegetation.
Community Technology Centreat Holbrook Library received a $2500 grant to set up an After School Study Club for K-12 students within the Greater Hume shire. Based at the Holbrook Community Centre, the project aims to provide a dedicated space, a tutor and computer facilities, so students can complete homework & school work in a supported environment.
Midnight Basketball Association received a $2500 grant towards running the 2011 Midnight Basketball Tournament in Albury. This is a diversion program for At Risk Youth. Program includes meal, life skill workshops and basketball tournament. Run at PCYC with support from council, Carevan & various Rotary Groups.
Carevan Foundation received a grant for $2500 for the "Kids Caring and Cooking for Carevan" project. The project involves Year 9 students participating in a cooking program run by Carevan cooking meals for the Carevan project. Grant requested to pay for cost of meals cooked by high school students over a 40 week program.
Past Recipients of Back To Reality Foundation Grants
| 2007 | Highwater Theatre | Theatre program for ‘at risk’ youth | $5,000.00 |
| 2007 | Cooinda Family Support | “Stamp it Out’ anti bullying program | $5,000.00 |
| 2007 | Y.E.S. | Family support program | $5,000.00 |
| 2007 | N.E. Local Learning & Employment Network | Youth mentoring program | $2,750.00 |
| 2008 | Volunteer Friends | Sports clinic for disabled youth | $4,000.00 |
| 2008 | Westside Community Centre | Homework Centre | $4,500.00 |
| 2008 | P.C.Y.C. | Archery program | $5,000.00 |
| 2008 | Upper Hume Community Health | Homework club for ‘at risk’ youth | $5,000.00 |
| 2009 | Albury Wodonga Community Network | The Didge Project | $1,000.00 |
| 2010 | YMCA Wodonga | Youth mentoring program | $5,000.00 |
| 2010 | MusicAbility | Wild Things' Band Gala Showcase | $5,000.00 |
High Water Theatre - Performance 2009