At Optus, we're all about connecting people. It's what we do best.

The Connecting Communities Grants Program is part of our commitment to building better Australian communities. On an annual basis, the program provides grants to Not-for-profit community organisations to help reduce social isolation for those in need and reconnect disengaged youth.

Optus people are given the opportunity to submit an application on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation, and not-for-profit organisations are able to submit an application directly, for a grant of up to $5,000 that will be used to address these issues.

Applications will re-open again in May 2010. Application details will be posted on the website in March 2010.

The 2009 Program

From March to July, Optus people were given the opportunity to submit an application on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation, and not-for-profit organisations were able to submit an application directly.

31 not-for-profit organisations were awarded grants for programs which complimented our community investment focus areas of reducing social isolation and provided solutions to help build a better future for disengaged youth.

The not-for-profit organisations are based in rural and regional areas across Australia, and through our support, they will continue to deliver positive social outcomes in their community by providing youth with new opportunities, skills and confidence, access to education and new and strong support networks, as well as reconnect disengaged young people to community life.

The 2008 Program

In June 2008 Optus launched the Optus Connecting Communities Grants Program.

23 not-for-profit organisations were awarded with a grant, with two of these grant applications being submitted by Optus people.

For further information

Email: connectingcommunities@optus.com.au

Mail:
Connecting Communities Grants Program
PO Box 888, Macquarie Park NSW 2113