The 2010 "Back To Reality Foundation" Grant Round
NOW OPEN
The Back to Reality Foundation aims to promote and foster programs and ideas targeting and supporting the youth of Albury Wodonga and the surrounding regions.
Border Trust is working with the Back to Reality Foundation to conduct their annual Grant distribution. Over the past two years $40,000 in grants has been awarded.
Funding of up to $5,000. is available for projects which offer positive alternatives to at risk youth in the 12 - 24 year age group. Projects which improve the life of young people and promote good life choices will be considered. Grant rounds are held annually.
Interested groups are invited to apply for Back To Reality Foundation Grants via the grant application procedures outlined on this web site.
AIMS OF BACK TO REALITY
· To promote a catalyst for the generation of programs for youth
· To build the capacity of young people to generate and support their own programs
· To promote social responsibility in our young people
· To develop partnerships and build relationships with agencies, organizations and individuals who seek to enhance outcomes for our young people.
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.
The Back to Reality Foundation 2010 Grant Round
Border Trust is pleased to invite Expressions of Interest from community groups offering projects that promote self esteem, motivation, teamwork and responsibility in young men and women, particularly those at risk, in the 12-24 age groups.
2010 GRANT TIMELINE
Saturday 5 June 2010 - Grant round opens
Expressions of Interest - close at 4pm on Tuesday 13 July 2010.
Full applications close at 4pm on Tuesday 17 August 2010.
Applicants are requested to read the "Information For Applicants" form
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Information for Applicants Form
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Expression Of Interest Form
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Application Form Can be downloaded from the bottom of this page.
Expression of Interest Form may be posted or emailed.
Back to Reality Foundation Grants
c/- Border Trust
Po Box 3288, Albury NSW 2640
Email: mail@bordertrust.org.au
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
q If your Expression of Interest appears to meet the Back to Reality Foundation’s guidelines, you will be contacted by telephone and in writing inviting completion of the full application form.
q If your Expression of Interest does not appear to meet the Foundation’s guidelines, you will be contacted in writing. The Foundation’s representatives may contact you to discuss alternative funding options for your project.
Full Applications must be submitted by mail only to:
Back to Reality Foundation Grants
c/- Border Trust
PO Box 3288, ALBURY NSW 2640
Mailed applications must be postmarked by the relevant closing date 4pm Tuesday - 17 August 2010.
Emailed Full Applications will not be considered.
Further information can be obtained from Julie Perkins, Executive Officer
Border Trust
Telephone (02) 60 513 349
Email: mail@bordertrust.org.au
Recipients Back To Reality Foundation Grant Round 2008
Community AccessAbility Inc. (Wodonga) - Volunteer Friends Program granted $4,000 for Sports Clinics for Youth with Disabilities.
Westside Community Centre (Albury) granted $4,500 for Homework Centre.
Police Citizens Youth Club (Albury) granted $5,000 for Archery Program.
Upper Hume Community Health Service granted $5,000 for Homework Club for "At Risk" Youth.
Recipients Back to Reality Grant Round June 2007
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High Water Theatre |
Somebody’s Daughter Theatre |
$5,000 |
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Cooinda Family Support Group |
Bullying Program and Disability |
$5,000 |
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YES Youth & Family Services |
Living skills/ life skills program |
$5,000 |
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Nth East Local Learning |
Mentoring program |
$5,000 |
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For further information please contact Border Trust on 0260513349 or email mail@bordertrust.org.au |
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 2010 BTR Information for Grant Seekers.doc (624 KB)
2010 BTR Expression of Interest.doc (614 KB) 2010 BTR Grant Application Form.doc (647 KB)
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