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24 April, 2014

The Daily Telegraph and NewsLocal launch phase two of their ‘Fair Go for the West’ campaign: ‘Champions of the West’ grants program

The Daily Telegraph and NewsLocal have launched ‘Champions of the West’, a grants program that will support local community initiatives in Australia’s third largest economic region, Western Sydney.

‘Champions of the West’ will award twelve $10,000 grants to individuals, groups and businesses that require funding to launch projects that will make a difference in their community. It will then recognise and celebrate the individuals behind the initiatives.

A panel of judges, including Brett Clegg, State Director, News NSW; Katie Page, CEO, Harvey Norman; and Professor Barney Glover, Vice-Chancellor, University of Western Sydney, will choose the winners, who will be announced at an event on Tuesday 3 June 2014.

‘Champions of the West’ is a key part of The Daily Telegraph and NewsLocal’s ‘Fair Go for the West’ campaign that aims to improve infrastructure and increase focus on Western Sydney.

The Daily Telegraph deputy editor Ben English said: “The Champions of the West program was established to celebrate and reward innovation in this exciting and vibrant section of Sydney. And with the support of our corporate partners, and also CH7 News and Nova 96.9, we are sure to uncover some exciting new projects that will benefit the community for years to come.

“We are already overwhelmed by the quality and breadth of Champions that have been nominated for the $10,000 grants. Deciding who gets the grants is going to be a very tough decision.”

Western Sydney communities are invited to nominate champions for grants in the following categories:

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Category Example requests Category Sponsor Community Facility upgrades, NRMA infrastructure, new works or equipment Environment Restoration and protection, NRMA volunteer program funding Indigenous Arts, up-skilling, scholarships Crown Resorts Sport Equipment, uniforms, training, Harvey Norman health improvements Small business New products or services NAB Education Primary, secondary, day care, University of Western special needs Sydney Arts Skills development, new work, Crown Resorts residencies Employment Training, job placement, social University of Western entrepreneurship Sydney Young Achiever Scholarships, workshops Harvey Norman Health Aged care, clinical funding, Australia training Tourism Attractions, historical/cultural sites, interpretive programs Manufacturing/Innovation Training/development, new AGL products or services

To nominate yourself, or someone you know visit: www.thetelegraph.com.au/championsofthewest

Nominations close Sunday 11 May 2014.

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