THE Paul Ramsay Foundation (PRF) has announced a place-based open grant round to strengthen community networks across the Mt Druitt area.
The grants will support a small number of established networks of three or more organisations that are already driving positive change together for children, families and/or young people.
Each network will receive up to $600,000 over three years (up to $200,000 annually), with the aim of increasing their combined impact.
This funding comes at a crucial time for Mt Druitt, a suburb rich in cultural diversity, with 44.5 per cent of residents born outside Australia and home to one of the largest Aboriginal populations in NSW.
The area also faces significant challenges, including high levels of intergenerational trauma, postcode stigma, and economic disadvantage.
This funding initiative will help bolster the current efforts of community networks so their work can continue to develop, providing lasting benefits for residents.
“The Mt Druitt community is proud of its diversity, and has many local leaders working to achieve better outcomes for the people who live there,” said PRF Chief Alliances Officer Liz Yeo.
Mt Druitt’s unique challenges demand a place-based approach, where investments are tailored specifically to the community’s strengths, aspirations, and needs.
This opportunity is about investing in relationships, leadership and infrastructure, the glue, that allows community organisations to work more effectively together.
Expressions of Interest (EOI) open October 14 – November 8, 2024 Visit: www.paulramsayfoundation.org.au
