$100,000 Challenge Grant

Border Trust Board members were on hand to receive the news that the foundation has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Victorian State Governments' Community Foundation Initiative "Challenge".

Mr Bill Tilley, Member for Benambra made the announcement on behalf of the Victorian Government's Department of Planning and Community Development at the Challenge Launch in July this year.  

Border Trust has $100,000 and the challenge is to raise $100,000 more  to receive an additional $200,000 from the Victorian Government's Community Foundation Initiatve program. 

If Border Trust can meet the challenge, that's $400,000 to grow and support projects across North East Victoria for the benefit of our communities well into the future. Every $1 you give could mean a $3 return - that's a fantastic investment in our communites future !

 Help Border Trust meet the challenge - donate now!

You can donate by cheque, direct deposit or at any branch of HUME BUILDING SOCIETY  - download giving form  

The BORDER TRUST CHALLENGE is proudly supported by HUME BUILDING SOCIETY - our Major Foundation Builder has supported the Border Trust since its inception in 2005 and recognises Border Trust's endeavours to continually support and improve our local community.

 All donations to Border Trust will assist to improve the lives and opportunities of local people by providing funds and organisational support to significant community projects. 

See:  DPCD - Vic Community Foundations