Changing government regulations, high-profile closures and share market declines have placed business at the forefront of COVID-19 impacts. But as we navigate how to keep business afloat during the pandemic, we are also faced with the rising expectation for the private sector to do societal good during this moment in time.
Australia’s leading ethical investment fund, Australian Ethical, is responding to this call.
Today, Australian Ethical opened its Community Grants program to help keep charities alive when COVID-19 presents a real threat to their existence.
The program offers grants of $10,000 - $20,000 for Australian not-for-profits and social enterprises making positive impacts, as well as specialised charities and research institutions working on the frontline in the fight against COVID-19.
With 2020’s has seen unprecedented health, environmental, and social crises, all requiring significant financial support for almost every sector, Australian Ethical’s purpose to make money matter has never been more important.
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