BUS operator Kinetic is inviting applications for the first round of its Moving Communities Fund, with grants of up to $10,000 available to successful community organisations. The company, which is the naming rights sponsor of the Frankston Dolphins home ground, has launched the fund to support community organisations, not-for-profits and other initiatives that improve the livelihoods of communities where Kinetic operates.
Kinetic Group CEO Michael Sewards said the grants program was a natural progression in Kinetic’s efforts to support local communities and organisations. “We are incredibly privileged to be in a position to support the outstanding work being done by community groups and this fund is all about increasing that positive impact,” he said. “Moving Communities will ensure we can also amplify and enhance the great work being done at a grass-roots level by local sporting clubs, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations.”
General Manager Melbourne Tom Kinsey said the fund is a direct way to support more local organisations and initiatives that share the company’s values and sustainability aspirations. “Our team members all around the country are proud of the role they play in the community, and this fund is another way we can improve livelihoods in the places we operate,” said Kinsey. “People rely on our bus services and they form an important part of the social fabric in towns and cities. With that comes a responsibility and, we think, opportunity to contribute to bettering communities.
“We want to hear from as many community groups as possible about the fantastic work they are doing and how we can support them in achieving their goals – whether that’s $1,000 to help a sporting team with travel or a larger sum to improve facilities to make them more accessible.”
To find out more about the Moving Communities Fund visit www.wearekinetic.com/community to submit an application and view terms and conditions.
Applications will close on Wednesday 9 October 2024 with successful recipients announced in November.
First published in the Southern Peninsula News – 2 October 2024
