Nationals WA MP and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown, has urged local community groups to apply for Aurizon’s Community Giving Fund.

Aurizon’s Community Giving Fund provides grants of up to $20,000 to assist with community projects aimed at delivering positive outcomes in the areas of Health & Wellbeing, Community Safety, Environment and Education.

“Five WA organisations were successful recipients last year, including one from Geraldton,” Mr Brown said.

“The grants are open to not for profit community groups who hold deductible gift recipient status, so if that is your organisation, I urge you to apply,”

Aurizon’s Community Giving Fund has assist over 220 charities and community groups since 2011. Grant applications are now open and close on Friday, 21st October 2016.

For more information, please visit: http://www.aurizon.com.au/sustainability/community-engagement/communitygiving-fund