Grants open for applications from charities and not-for-profits

Key points

• Charities and not-for-profit organisations in regional NSW are invited to apply for grants from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. The annual grassroots grants program has more than $540,000 available for projects that support health and social wellbeing.
• Grants range from $25,000 to $50,000 for small initiatives that can be delivered within 12 months. A separate grant is available to organisations that rely on volunteers, for training, system improvements or recruiting volunteers.
• Applications open on Thursday 1 October and close at 11.59pm on 31 October.