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November 6, 2020

2020 MUMBULLA GRANTS ROUND

By Mumbulla Committee | Announcements

Congratulations to all recipients of the 2020 Mumbulla Foundation Grants round. See the recipients list HERE

The Foundation promotes community well-being by making grants to small charity and not-for-profit groups for social, environmental and cultural activities within the Bega Valley Shire.

It also funds university scholarships and school book prizes. To support these activities the Foundation seeks private and business donations, receives a matching annual grant from Council, and undertakes its own fundraising activities.

In its 20 years in operation the Foundation has given more than $1 million in grants to over 200 organisations.

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Welcome to Bega Valley IMPACT100, a community of people seeking to transform lives in the Bega Valley by awarding high-impact grants. By pooling our financial and intellectual resources we can have a ripple effect in our community. The world gets better, the giver has a bigger life, more people are inspired to give and the cycle grows.

Bega Valley Impact100 is a simple model that democratises philanthropy.

Bega Valley BV100 Impact Fund is a simple model that democratises philanthropy. Our grants will go to grassroots not-for-profits and social enterprises with a big ideas and great potential to bring significant change or benefit to the social wellbeing of the Bega Valley.

In simple terms, 100+ members donate $1,000 each (or more).

The majority of the funds donated (60%) will be pooled to support high impact grants.

The balance of the funds will be used to support our community grants program (in partnership with Bega Valley Shire Council), our scholarship program with University of Wollongong Bega, and our Back-to-School voucher program (in partnership with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal).

All Donations are fully tax-deductible.

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The 2020 Grants Round Presentation

The 2020 Mumbulla Foundation Grants presentation took place at The Bega Golf Club yesterday. Congratulations to all recipients. VIEW THE LIST OF RECIPIENTS HERE

This Mosaic was funded by The Mumbulla Foundation this year. Installed on the exterior wall of The Peanut Eatery, it’s approximately four by three metres in size and faces the Littleton Gardens in Bega.

The 2019 Grants Round Presentation

The 2019 Mumbulla Foundation Community Grants presentation was held at the University of Wollongong Bega Campus on Friday 4^th of December 2019.

The Foundation Chairman Mick Pryke handed over cheques totalling over $50,000 to 17 local not for profit and charitable organisations from throughout the Shire. He congratulated all the recipients and noted that the Foundation was looking 2020.

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Supporting local Tertiary Students

The Mumbulla Foundation proudly supports all students in the Bega Valley Shire through the award of scholarships, prizes, and back-to-school vouchers. The Foundation’s chair Olwen Morris was delighted to be able to attend the University of Wollongong Bega Campus recently and present scholarships to 6 exceptional students. A brief video can be viewed – here.

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The Mumbulla Foundation is pleased to announce a ‘Gold Donor’ program. Please ‘Give Where You Live’ and help the Foundation support the Bega Valley Shire community. If you would like to become a Gold Donor them please submit the Donation Form.

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As part of the celebration of National Family Day Care Week the organisation acquired new climbing equipment with the assistance of the Mumbulla Grant. The primary aim of this equipment is to promote physical activity and develop motor skills.

The grant is used to purchase a MicroEye Microscope. The simplicity of this microscope means it can be used successfully by people of all ages to take a closer look at specimens contained in the touch tank and dried specimens. It has become a valuable tool in educating the wider community about the local temperate marine environment.

The grant is provided for the conduct of workshops in dance and percussion that explored the non-verbal communication between people. It was a program targeted at nurturing performers to explore and cross boundaries and was targeted at the 10-14 year age range. This project called 'Stomp' culminated in a performance called 'Smoke Signal' in October 2013.

Tathra Aboriginal Education Project This grant was for the publication of the language book on the DHURGA and THAUA Aboriginal languages and the erection of 4 signs indicating significant aboriginal sites around Tathra. The project has addressed the educational needs of students whilst raising awareness of Aboriginal languages of the South Coast and Far South Coast.

Tulgeen Group - Riverside nursery. This grant provides support for the establishment of a community garden.

Jellat Rural Fire Brigade members with new wet weather jackets, goggles and torches bought with a Mumbulla Foundation 2014 grant. A new first aid kit was also bought for the Jellat station.

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