Applications for Bayswater Community Bank 2021 Community Pitch Program grants will open on Monday 29 March and close on Friday 23 April with community groups invited to share in more than $60,000 of funds for worthwhile projects.

Following on from the enormous success of our new approach to the grants in 2018, I’m pleased to inform you that this year, we’ll again simply be asking you to present your pitch in a 3-minute talk or, for incorporated groups, just nominate. It’s that simple. The nomination process is the same for both incorporated and non-incorporated groups.

How will it work?

• Each non-incorporated group that meets the nomination criteria will have 3 minutes to tell representatives from Bayswater Community Bank what they need the grant money for, and what the benefits to the community will be.
• Once each group has presented, the representatives will decide who the grant money will go to, and what share of the $60,000 each will receive.
• Incorporated groups will be assessed separately by Bayswater Community Bank representatives.

Who can Apply?

To be eligible to present your case for the chance to receive a share of more than $60,000 in grant money, you must:

• be a not-for-profit organisation or community-based group/enterprise
• be based in the City of Bayswater OR provide a distinct community benefit to the residents of the City of Bayswater.

 What are the rules?

• Applications for grants cannot exceed $5,000.
• Part funding for projects worth more than $5,000 will only be considered where the majority of the funds have already been raised.
• Funding for ongoing running costs will not be considered – your application must be linked to a specific project, program, purchase (e.g. equipment, uniforms), infrastructure, event or similar.
• Depending on the number of applications received and the assessment of the judging panel, you may receive only part of your funding request.
• Projects cannot be retrospective and must be completed within the next 12 months.

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 be required to acquit your project 60 days after your project end date. An acquittal report will be required which includes a photo and financial account of how the funds have been spent. 

Why should I do this?

We know how hard it is to fund not-for-profit and community groups and keep them evolving. We know you are all volunteers who already give up so much of your time and energy. This is an opportunity to fund all or part of that next thing you want to achieve, with minimal effort.

What’s the time frame?

Monday 29 March 2021:         Applications open      
Friday 23 April 2021:              Applications close midnight

Monday 21 June 2021:           Pitch Night and Award evening 

For assistance with applications please phone 1300 304 541 or contact Leh Miin from the Bayswater Community Bank Branch on 9370 3899.

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

The 2021 Community Bank Mansfield & District’s Community Impact Program is administered by Community Enterprise Foundation™ and made possible by the people who bank with Bendigo Bank’s Community Bank Mansfield & District.

The Community Impact Program is guided by our commitment to investing in the growth of a resilient, sustainable and thriving Mansfield & District community. Nimble enough to meet the most pressing community needs in the short term, whilst addressing broader long-term community projects.

The Community Impact Program is founded around the 5 Key Impact Pillars.

• Leadership- Investing in people, leadership and resilience
• Opportunity & Innovation- Encouraging innovation and creation
• Wellbeing- Nurturing our community’s wellbeing and resilience
• Collaborate & Connect- Working to establish, maintain and support partnerships and collaboration, for collective benefit and to build our community capacity
• Liveability - Improving and sustaining our region

Eligibility: (The selection criteria includes, but is not limited to)

The 2021 Community Bank Mansfield & District Community Impact Program is an initiative to aid not-for-profit community-based groups or organisations, based in or servicing the Mansfield & District community

To be considered, each application must address at least one of the 5 key Impact Pillars and 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 or 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 expenditure relates to employment of staff please attached a copy of their position description and award.

 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.

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

To discuss your project please Contact Emma Wiking by email: marketing@mansfieldbank.com.au

For assistance with lodgement of your application 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 Elliot Springs Community Grants Program is an initiative that showcases our commitment to creating the best places for our residents. 

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 (5 x $1,000 grants)

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** Funding Partner**.

Area: **Program name** 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 **Community Name**

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.

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 Kew - Kew East Community.

Area: Kew - Kew East 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 Kew - Kew East

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.

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. 

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 x $2,000 grants available (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 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 the Sarina & District Community Bank.

Area: Sarina & Districts 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 Sarina & 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

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 Shoreline Community Grants Program is an initiative that showcases our commitment to creating the best places for our residents.

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 - Total funding pool $5,000 (5 x $1,000 grants)

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 (5 x $2,000 grants)

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.

This Community Grants Program is administered by Community Enterprise Foundation™ and made possible by the generous support of the Strathfieldsaye & District Community Enterprise.

Area: Strathfieldsaye & District Community Enterprise - Community Grants program will support programs and projects in the area including Strathfieldsaye, Mandurang, Eppalock, Axedale, Longlea, Sedgwick, Sutton Grange, Junortoun, Quarry Hill and Strathdale.

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.

Applicants can apply for up to $5,000 to support in the delivery of their project.

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 Strathfieldsaye & District.

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.

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.