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--></style></head><body lang=EN-AU link=blue vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi Centres, </p><p class=MsoNormal>The Aurizon grant is open, up to $20k and a quick 45 minute application.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Jump on and see if this suits your centre and put in an application.</p><p class=MsoNormal>Remember to get in touch with myself or Joseph Orland for support if needed and good luck.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1. Prepare your proposal early - well before the deadline. Do not rush!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 2. Are clear about what you want to achieve<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 3. Use clear and concise writing style and avoid jargon <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4. Allow plenty of time to complete all the application requirements to meet the submission deadline.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 5. Proofread the submission. Have others read your final draft, as well<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 6. Aim to have no typographical errors, misspellings or sloppy formatting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 7. Critique your own proposal<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 8. Keep a full copy of your submission for your own records</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.aurizon.com.au/community?utm_source=social&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=0921_CommunityGiving_Remarketing_Traffic&utm_content=CommunityGiving_PageAdmins&utm_term=Facebook_Desktop_Feed-0921%20-%20Remarketing%20-%20Image%201%20-%20Now%20Open&fbclid=IwAR1R2Eg-uGQxXEUd1h6Su35TSB-e-uxpIH9xFeOfq4uxpX0aepfvE24hXUE">https://www.aurizon.com.au/community?utm_source=social&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=0921_CommunityGiving_Remarketing_Traffic&utm_content=CommunityGiving_PageAdmins&utm_term=Facebook_Desktop_Feed-0921%20-%20Remarketing%20-%20Image%201%20-%20Now%20Open&fbclid=IwAR1R2Eg-uGQxXEUd1h6Su35TSB-e-uxpIH9xFeOfq4uxpX0aepfvE24hXUE</a></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://aurizon.good2givegrants.org/">https://aurizon.good2givegrants.org/</a></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><h2 align=center style='margin-top:0cm;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Welcome to the Aurizon Community Giving Fund program</span></b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='margin-top:0cm;box-sizing: border-box;margin-bottom:1rem'>Thank you for applying for an Aurizon Community Giving Fund grant.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;box-sizing: border-box;margin-bottom:1rem'>At Aurizon, we believe our job isn’t just about transporting bulk commodities, it is about delivering for the communities we live and work in. It doesn’t matter how big or small your charity or project is - if it benefits the communities we live and work in, we want to help it succeed.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;box-sizing: border-box;margin-bottom:1rem'>We have made the application process as simple as possible, so it should only take you around 45 minutes to complete. It can be saved at any time and finished later.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;box-sizing: border-box;margin-bottom:1rem'>We encourage you to review the <a href="https://aurizon.good2givegrants.org/Documents/Aurizon%20-%20CGF%20Guidelines%20TandC.pdf?vers=8" target="_blank"><span style='color:#FA9B03'>Aurizon Community Giving Fund Terms and Conditions </span></a>along with the <a href="https://aurizon.good2givegrants.org/Documents/Aurizon%20-%20Frequently%20Asked%20Questions.pdf?vers=8" target="_blank"><span style='color:#FA9B03'>Giving Fund’s Frequently Asked Questions</span></a> and <a href="https://aurizon.good2givegrants.org/Documents/Aurizon%20-%20Tips%20for%20Writing%20Grant%20Application.pdf?vers=8" target="_blank"><span style='color:#FA9B03'>Tips for Writing Grant Applications</span></a> before commencing this application.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;box-sizing: border-box;margin-bottom:1rem'>You can save your application at any time. Click the ‘Submission’ button at the top of the application for instructions on how to save your progress.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;box-sizing: border-box;margin-bottom:1rem'>Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 22 October 2021 (AEDT). Unfortunately, we cannot accept late applications.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-top:0cm;box-sizing: border-box;margin-bottom:1rem'>Good luck.</p><p style='margin-top:0cm'>Kind Regards</p></div><p class=MsoNormal>Tracy Lucas, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Director/Grants and Rider Representive <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>RDA (NSW)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:gemini.winsoft@bigpond.com">gemini.winsoft@bigpond.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>0488727085<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=200 height=72 style='width:2.0833in;height:.75in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1GuzhI2-pOVnCREKALPyZVkSiaD4e5iLX&revid=0BwnrlhM7KXT6czhnbUx6SDZzNFhodEthdWFaVkJpcjkxZ3FNPQ"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>