This Community Grants Program is administered by Community Enterprise Foundation™ and made possible by the generous support of the Altona, Laverton & Point Cook Community Bank.

Area: Altona, Laverton & Point Cook Community Grants program will support programs and projects in the area.

Audience: Charitable and Not-for-profit Organisations can apply for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for the community, contributing to its development in building social capital, community welfare, environmental, health, education or cultural areas

The Community Grants Program is designed to:

• Make better, targeted use of funds that are responsive to community needs
• Support projects that make a positive contribution to Altona, Laverton & Point Cook 

To be considered, each application must include the following supporting documentation:

Financials

• Current signed Audited Financial Statements for the Applicant organisation and Project Partner(where applicable).
• If your organisation is not required to audit your financials please provide a profit and loss statement as a minimum and a balance sheet if available.Please also include a current bank statement.

Quotes

• Quotes are required for all budget items
• If you have conducted this project/program before copies of receipts / invoices that substantiate this request from previous expenditure may be acceptable together with a detailed budget
• If your expenditure outlined in the budget relates to wages or salary for staff, please upload a copy of the Position Description and the Award Wage it corresponds with.

Project Budget

Please ensure that your budget and/or supporting documentation clearly shows how the funds requested will be spent

State Government Entities are encouraged to call the Foundation before submitting an application.There are some requirements that will apply.

For assistance with applications please phone 1300 304 541

A confirmation email will be sent to the registered email address once application has been submitted.

This Community Grants Program is administered by Community Enterprise Foundation™ and made possible by the generous support of the Community Bank Inglewood & Districts.

Area: Community Bank Inglewood & District Grants program will support programs and projects in the area.

Audience: Charitable and Not-for-profit Organisations can apply for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for the community, contributing to its development in building social capital, community welfare, environmental, health, education or cultural areas

The Community Grants Program is designed to:

• Make better, targeted use of funds that are responsive to community needs
• Support projects that make a positive contribution to Inglewood and surrounding districts.
• We encourage applicants who have a project deliverable for Education to apply.

To be considered, each application must include the following supporting documentation:

Financials

• Current signed Audited Financial Statements for the Applicant organisation and Project Partner(where applicable).
• If your organisation is not required to audit your financials please provide a profit and loss statement as a minimum and a balance sheet if available.Please also include a current bank statement.

Quotes

• Quotes are required for all budget items
• If you have conducted this project/program before copies of receipts / invoices that substantiate this request from previous expenditure may be acceptable together with a detailed budget
• If your expenditure outlined in the budget relates to wages or salary for staff, please upload a copy of the Position Description and the Award Wage it corresponds with.

Project Budget

Please ensure that your budget and/or supporting documentation clearly shows how the funds requested will be spent

State Government Entities are encouraged to call the Foundation before submitting an application.There are some requirements that will apply.

For assistance with applications please phone 1300 304 541

A confirmation email will be sent to the registered email address once application has been submitted.

The 2021 Community Bank Mirboo North & District’s Community Investment Program is administered by the Community Enterprise Foundation™ and made possible as a result of the profits derived from the banking services offered by the Community Bank Mirboo North & District.

Our Community Investment program has been developed to support a funding model that is clear and transparent and accessible by all community organisations. It is there to support a broad range of initiatives that address identified needs that will enhance the wellbeing of our the communities in our district.

Eligibility: 

The selection criteria includes, but is not limited to:

The 2021 Community Bank Mirboo North & District Community Investment Program is an initiative to aid not-for-profit community-based groups or organisations, based in or servicing the Mirboo North, Boolarra or Yinnar communities (including their wider district).

All not-for-profit groups, organisations and individuals who provide programs, services, events and opportunities to local residents can apply for funding.

Supporting Documentation:

Financials

• Current signed Audited Financial Statements for the Applicant organisation and Project Partner (where applicable).
• If your organisation is not required to audit your financials, please provide a profit and loss statement as a minimum and a balance sheet if available or a current bank statement.
• If your organisation applies for a grant valued at $500 or less please upload a copy of your current bank statement as your Financial Statements.

Quotes

• Quotes are required for all budget items.
• If your expenditure outlined in the budget relates to wages or salary for staff, please upload a copy of the Position Description and the Award Wage it corresponds with.

Project Budget

• Please ensure that your budget and/or supporting documentation clearly shows how the funds requested will be spent
• Please list the details of any other financial support you are seeking or have already confirmed for your project. If you have obtained other funding, please provide evidence of this.

To discuss your project please contact Anne Marie Dieperink by email: srcel1@bigpond.com

For assistance with lodgement of your application please phone 1300 304 541

A confirmation email will be sent to the registered email address once the application has been submitted.

Through a partnership between Lendlease and the Community Enterprise Foundation^TM, the Elliot Springs Community Grants Program is an initiative that showcases our commitment to creating the best places for our residents. Please click LINK for more information.

We are looking to fund

Programs, initiatives or events that benefit the community of Elliot Springs through improving social, environmental and economic outcomes.

More specifically those which: 

•       Educate / up-skill the community
•       Connect and strengthen relationships within the community
•       Assist the start-up of community groups, programs, social enterprise
•       Celebrate the culture and history of the Elliot Springs area.
•       Activate public space (specifically the Community Hub or Wadda Mooli Park)

Applications that support school holiday activation of the Community Hub or Wadda Mooli Park will be favourably considered by the advisory commitee. 

Grant Funding - Funding Pool $5,000 (2 x Grants of $2,500)

Duration - Applicants must complete their project within a year

Eligibility

• Applicants must be a not-for-profit body with a current and valid ABN, such as an incorporated association, or be auspiced by one.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate the project will benefit the community of Elliot Springs and / or the surrounding area.
• A single application will only be considered per grant round

What will not be funded

• Organisational core operating costs such as funding for permanent staff members, insurance and utilities
• Commercial activities and organisations
• Projects that duplicate existing services and programs
• Projects with a sole religious or political purpose
• The advancement of sport is not considered as charitable activity by the ATO. Therefore, applications from sporting organisations need to clearly demonstrate a benefit to the wider community. Examples of charitable projects often championed by sporting groups include building and maintaining multi-purpose public facilities, all abilities programs, health promotion and leadership education
• The foundation will not consider projects that are vague, have insufficient value or that are of indeterminable value to the community.
• Projects that have already been completed, cannot receive retrospective funding under Charitable Law. 

Criteria

Grants will be awarded on the recommendation of the Elliot Springs Community Grants Program Advisory Board and will be assessed on how well project outcomes align with Lendlease’s social, economic and environmental priority areas. Applications that align with Lendlease core values will be highly regarded.

Financials

• Current signed Audited Financial Statements for the Applicant organisation and Project Partner (where applicable).
• If your organisation is not required to audit your financials please provide a profit and loss statement as a minimum and a balance sheet if available.Please also include a current bank statement.

Quotes

• Quotes are required for all budget items
• If you have conducted this project/program before copies of receipts / invoices that substantiate this request from previous expenditure may be acceptable together with a detailed budget

Project Budget

Please ensure that your budget and/or supporting documentation clearly shows how the funds requested will be spent

State Government Entities are encouraged to call the Foundation before submitting an application.There are some requirements that will apply.

For assistance with applications please phone 1300 304 541

A confirmation email will be sent to the registered email address once application has been submitted.

This Community Grants Program is administered by Community Enterprise Foundation™ and made possible by the generous support of the Community Bank Gin Gin.

Area: GIn Gin Community Grants program will support programs and projects in the area.

Audience: Charitable and Not-for-profit Organisations can apply for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for the community, contributing to its development in building social capital, community welfare, environmental, health, education or cultural areas

The Community Grants Program is designed to:

• Make better, targeted use of funds that are responsive to community needs
• Support projects that make a positive contribution to Gin Gin and Surrounding Districts 

To be considered, each application must include the following supporting documentation:

Financials

• Current signed Audited Financial Statements for the Applicant organisation and Project Partner(where applicable).
• If your organisation is not required to audit your financials please provide a profit and loss statement as a minimum and a balance sheet if available.Please also include a current bank statement.

Quotes

• Quotes are required for all budget items
• If you have conducted this project/program before copies of receipts / invoices that substantiate this request from previous expenditure may be acceptable together with a detailed budget
• If your expenditure outlined in the budget relates to wages or salary for staff, please upload a copy of the Position Description and the Award Wage it corresponds with.

Project Budget

Please ensure that your budget and/or supporting documentation clearly shows how the funds requested will be spent

State Government Entities are encouraged to call the Foundation before submitting an application.There are some requirements that will apply.

For assistance with applications please phone 1300 304 541

A confirmation email will be sent to the registered email address once application has been submitted.

Through a partnership between Lendlease and the Community Enterprise Foundation^TM, the King Street Community Grants Program is an initiative that showcases our commitment to creating the best places for our residents and wider community. Click LINK for more information.

We are looking to fund

Programs, initiatives or events that benefit the community of King Street through improving social, environmental and economic outcomes. More specifically those which: 

•       Educate / up-skill the community
•       Connect and strengthen relationships within the community
•       Assist the start-up of community groups, programs, social enterprise
•       Celebrate the culture and history of the Brisbane Showgrounds Area.
•       Activate public space (specifically Alexandria Park and King Street Precinct)

Grant Funding - $5,000 (Total funding pool available)

Duration - Applicants must complete their project within a year

Eligibility

• Applicants must be a not-for-profit body with a current and valid ABN, such as an incorporated association, or be auspiced by one.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate the project will benefit the community of King Street and / or the surrounding area.
• A single application will only be considered per grant round

What will not be funded

• Organisational core operating costs such as funding for permanent staff members, insurance and utilities
• Commercial activities and organisations
• Projects that duplicate existing services and programs
• Projects with a sole religious or political purpose
• The advancement of sport is not considered as charitable activity by the ATO. Therefore, applications from sporting organisations need to clearly demonstrate a benefit to the wider community. Examples of charitable projects often championed by sporting groups include building and maintaining multi-purpose public facilities, all abilities programs, health promotion and leadership education
• The foundation will not consider projects that are vague, have insufficient value or that are of indeterminable value to the community.
• Projects that have already been completed, cannot receive retrospective funding under Charitable Law. 

Criteria

Grants will be awarded on the recommendation of the King Street Community Grants Program Advisory Board and will be assessed on how well project outcomes align with Lendlease’s social, economic and environmental priority areas. Applications that align with Lendlease core values will be highly regarded.

Financials

• Current signed Audited Financial Statements for the Applicant organisation and Project Partner (where applicable).
• If your organisation is not required to audit your financials please provide a profit and loss statement as a minimum and a balance sheet if available.Please also include a current bank statement.

Quotes

• Quotes are required for all budget items
• If you have conducted this project/program before copies of receipts / invoices that substantiate this request from previous expenditure may be acceptable together with a detailed budget

Project Budget

Please ensure that your budget and/or supporting documentation clearly shows how the funds requested will be spent

State Government Entities are encouraged to call the Foundation before submitting an application.There are some requirements that will apply.

For assistance with applications please phone 1300 304 541

A confirmation email will be sent to the registered email address once application has been submitted.

This Community Grants Program is administered by Community Enterprise Foundation™ and made possible by the generous support of theCommunity Bank Lowood and Fernvale.

Area: Lowood & Fernvale Community Grants program will support programs and projects in the area.

Audience: Charitable and Not-for-profit Organisations can apply for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for the community, contributing to its development in building social capital, community welfare, environmental, health, education or cultural areas

The Community Grants Program is designed to:

• Make better, targeted use of funds that are responsive to community needs
• Support projects that make a positive contribution to Lowood, Fernvale & Surrounding Districts 

To be considered, each application must include the following supporting documentation:

Financials

• Current signed Audited Financial Statements for the Applicant organisation and Project Partner(where applicable).
• If your organisation is not required to audit your financials please provide a profit and loss statement as a minimum and a balance sheet if available.Please also include a current bank statement.

Quotes

• Quotes are required for all budget items
• If you have conducted this project/program before copies of receipts / invoices that substantiate this request from previous expenditure may be acceptable together with a detailed budget
• If your expenditure outlined in the budget relates to wages or salary for staff, please upload a copy of the Position Description and the Award Wage it corresponds with.

Project Budget

Please ensure that your budget and/or supporting documentation clearly shows how the funds requested will be spent

State Government Entities are encouraged to call the Foundation before submitting an application.There are some requirements that will apply.

For assistance with applications please phone 1300 304 541

A confirmation email will be sent to the registered email address once application has been submitted.

What is Community Pitch?

The Pinewood Community Pitch is a Community Bank Pinewood initiative that engages the local not for profit and business sector in the City of Monash.

The Pinewood Community Pitch will give local community groups the chance to pitch for their share of a pool of funds thanks to the generous support of local business and the Community Bank Pinewood part of the Bendigo Bank 

Finalists will be selected from applications received and given the opportunity to promote their project and tell their story, in a 3 minute pitch, for their share of a pool of community funds.

Area: Pinewood Community Pitch Program will support organisations within the City of Monash.

Criteria: We are looking for projects that create real positive change for the City of Monash and offer clear public benefit for the community, contributing to its development in building social capital, community welfare, environmental, health, education or in cultural areas and encouraged

All applicants must adhere to the following criteria before submitting their application.

• Be a charitable organisation or a Not for Profit (NFP) organisation with a valid ABN.  (if you do not have an ABN or yours is a government ABN you will need a project partner- please contact the Foundation for more information)
• Be geographically located and operate in the City of Monash.
• Submit an application for their project that shows broad community benefit.
• Be able to deliver a presentation and pitch your project 

This Community Grants Program is administered by Community Enterprise Foundation™ and made possible by the generous support of the Community Bank Pinewood.

For more information on Community Bank Pinewood please visit - https://www.bendigobank.com.au/pinewood

The Community Pitch Program is designed to:

• Make better, targeted use of funds that are responsive to community needs
• Support projects that make a positive contribution to City of Monash.

To be considered, each application must include the following supporting documentation:

Financials

• Current signed audited Financial Statements for the Applicant organisation and Project Partner (where applicable).
• If your organisation is not required to audit your financials please provide a profit and loss statement as a minimum and a balance sheet if available. Please also include a current bank statement.

 Quotes

• Quotes are required for all budget items
• If you have conducted this project/program before copies of receipts / invoices that substantiate this request from previous expenditure may be acceptable together with a detailed budget

Project Budget

Please ensure that your budget and/or supporting documentation clearly shows how the funds requested will be spent.

State Government Entities are encouraged to call the Foundation before submitting an application. There are some requirements that will apply.

* Please note that if you are successful in receiving your funding through this program you will need to complete your project and provide an acquittal report including financial accounting evidence of how the funds have been spent within 60 days of the project completion date outlined in the application.

Key Dates for your Diary

• Aug 23rd – Applications Open
• Sep 20th  – Application Close
• Oct 1st – Community Pitch contenders announced
• Nov 4th - "Finalist Power Point /Logos due "
  
• Nov 18th – Pitch Presentation Event

For assistance with applications and technical support please phone 1300 304 541 or contact Louise from the Community Bank Pinewood Branch on 03 9886 6477.

A confirmation email will be sent to the registered email address once application has been submitted.

Finalists will be selected from applications received and given the opportunity to promote their project and tell their story, in a 3 minute video pitch, for their share of a pool of community funds.

Through a partnership between Lendlease and the Community Enterprise Foundation^TM, the Shoreline Community Grants Program is an initiative that showcases our commitment to creating the best places for our residents. Please click the LINK for more information.

We are looking to fund

We are looking to fund programs, initiatives or events that benefit the community of Shoreline and Redland Bay through improving social, environmental and economic outcomes. More specifically those which: 

•       Educate / up-skill the community
•       Connect and strengthen relationships within the community
•       Assist the start-up of community groups, programs, social enterprise
•       Celebrate the stories of Shoreline's past and present
•       Activate public space 

Grant Funding - $5,000 (Total funding pool available)

Duration - Applicants must complete their project within a year

Eligibility

• Applicants must be a not-for-profit body with a current and valid ABN, such as an incorporated association, or be auspiced by one.
• Applicants must be located within or offer a project within Redland Bay
  
• A single application will only be considered per grant round

What will not be funded

• Organisational core operating costs such as funding for permanent staff members, insurance and utilities
• Commercial activities and organisations
• Projects that duplicate existing services and programs
• Projects with a sole religious or political purpose
• The advancement of sport is not considered as charitable activity by the ATO. Therefore, applications from sporting organisations need to clearly demonstrate a benefit to the wider community. Examples of charitable projects often championed by sporting groups include building and maintaining multi-purpose public facilities, all abilities programs, health promotion and leadership education
• The foundation will not consider projects that are vague, have insufficient value or that are of indeterminable value to the community.
• Projects that have already been completed, cannot receive retrospective funding under Charitable Law. 

Criteria

Grants will be awarded on the recommendation of the Shoreline Community Grants Program Advisory Board and will be assessed on how well project outcomes align with Lendlease’s social, economic and environmental priority areas. Applications that align with Lendlease core values will be highly regarded.

Financials

• Current signed Audited Financial Statements for the Applicant organisation and Project Partner (where applicable).
• If your organisation is not required to audit your financials please provide a profit and loss statement as a minimum and a balance sheet if available.Please also include a current bank statement.

Quotes

• Quotes are required for all budget items
• If you have conducted this project/program before copies of receipts / invoices that substantiate this request from previous expenditure may be acceptable together with a detailed budget

Project Budget

Please ensure that your budget and/or supporting documentation clearly shows how the funds requested will be spent

State Government Entities are encouraged to call the Foundation before submitting an application.There are some requirements that will apply.

For assistance with applications please phone 1300 304 541

A confirmation email will be sent to the registered email address once application has been submitted.

Through a partnership between Lendlease and the Community Enterprise Foundation^TM, the Springfield Rise Community Grants Program is an initiative that showcases our commitment to creating the best places for our residents.  Please click LINK for more information 

We are looking to fund

We are looking to fund programs, initiatives or events that benefit the community of Springfield Rise through improving social, environmental and economic outcomes.

More specifically those which:

•       Educate / up-skill the community
•       Connect and strengthen relationships within the community
•       Assist the start-up and on-going support of community groups, programs, social enterprise
•       Celebrate the stories of Greater Springfield's past and present
•       Activate public space 

Grant Funding - Total Funding Pool $10,000

Duration - Applicants must complete their project within a year

Eligibility

• Applicants must be a not-for-profit body with a current and valid ABN, such as an incorporated association, or be auspiced by one.
• Applicants must be located within or offer a project within Springfield 4300
  
• A Single application will only be considered per grant round

What will not be funded

• Organisational core operating costs such as funding for permanent staff members, insurance and utilities
• Commercial activities and organisations
• Projects that duplicate existing services and programs
• Projects with a sole religious or political purpose
• The advancement of sport is not considered as charitable activity by the ATO. Therefore, applications from sporting organisations need to clearly demonstrate a benefit to the wider community. Examples of charitable projects often championed by sporting groups include building and maintaining multi-purpose public facilities, all abilities programs, health promotion and leadership education
• The foundation will not consider projects that are vague, have insufficient value or that are of indeterminable value to the community.
• Projects that have already been completed, cannot receive retrospective funding under Charitable Law. 

Criteria

Grants will be awarded on the recommendation of the Springfield Rise Community Grants Program Advisory Board and will be assessed on how well project outcomes align with Lendlease’s social, economic and environmental priority areas. Applications that align with Lendlease core values will be highly regarded.

Financials

• Current signed Audited Financial Statements for the Applicant organisation and Project Partner (where applicable).
• If your organisation is not required to audit your financials please provide a profit and loss statement as a minimum and a balance sheet if available.Please also include a current bank statement.

Quotes

• Quotes are required for all budget items
• If you have conducted this project/program before copies of receipts / invoices that substantiate this request from previous expenditure may be acceptable together with a detailed budget

Project Budget

Please ensure that your budget and/or supporting documentation clearly shows how the funds requested will be spent

State Government Entities are encouraged to call the Foundation before submitting an application.There are some requirements that will apply.

For assistance with applications please phone 1300 304 541

A confirmation email will be sent to the registered email address once application has been submitted.