Braided Rivers $600K funding leap

Rob Reid and Chris Robertson of Braided Rivers Community Trust are set to increase annual grants from $100,000 to $600,000, potentially changing the district’s landscape for organizations and individuals in need. The funding boost, planned for April pending board approval, aims to provide committed grants to support community needs, following the Trust’s successful rebrand and focus shift. Beneficiaries like Ashburton teenager Tāmati Graham, who received a $1000 grant to attend the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, highlight the positive impact of the Trust’s support in transforming local lives.

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