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Optus Connecting Communities Grant Program

The Optus Connecting Community Grants Program allows not-for-profit organisations to submit an application for a grant of up to $5,000 that will be used to address the Optus community investment focus areas, which are:

Building Social Inclusion:

• By providing access to communications
  providing access to communication for individuals or groups that are currently excluded is one way that Optus can make a significant contribution to society and help overcome the barriers of distance and disadvantage.
• By connecting disengaged communities
  supporting local community organisations and groups' initiatives that help build and strengthen their capacity to deliver services that have a positive social impact for Australians in need.

Supporting disengaged youth:

• By improving their education, life skills and knowledge
  helping disadvantaged young people improve their eduction, life skills and knowledge is key to changing their future and helping them to reach their full potential in life. Improving disadvantaged youth with their education will also help in providing more employment opportunities which benefits the local economy.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

As a representative of a not-for-profit organisation, you can apply directly to Optus. All you have to do is submit the on-line application form before 5pm (AEST), Friday 30th July 2010.

Important:
You must read the following document before completing your online application.

Guidelines, Selection Criteria and Terms & Conditions  

Apply for the Optus Connecting Communities Grants Program