Community Bank Ferntree Gully is committed to developing partnerships that assist in achieving positive community outcomes.

We recognise that without successful communities, there cannot be successful businesses.

We invest in local organisations that facilitate activities to build and strengthen our community.

Our community investment funding is made possible by the profit generated from banking services provided at our branch.

Community Investment Funding

Grants

Community grants are provided to support worthy initiatives that enhance the community.

Community and not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit and align with our Community Investment Strategy which is outlined below.

1. Have a tangible positive benefit for our community
2. Be relevant to the wider community
3. Protect the integrity of the Community Bank and Bendigo Bank brands
4. Be non-politically motivated
5. Activities must be legal and considered acceptable by normal community standards.

As a part of the Grant process, you will be asked to adhere to conditions outlined in the community grant agreement. You will also be asked to acquit the grant and demonstrate how you have adhered to these conditions.

Please note: payment of a grant cannot be made until the Community Grant Agreement has been signed and returned.

Sponsorships

Sponsorships are provided to community organisations rather than specific projects.

Sponsorship supports a local club or activity and is entered in to on the understanding that the gesture will be reciprocal (i.e. the organisation supports the community bank with their business and that the sponsorship is appropriately acknowledged and publicised).

Knox Community Financial Services offers four different levels of sponsorship (Sponsorship Matrix). Each level of sponsorship incurs specific conditions that you are asked to adhere to as part of the Sponsorship agreement.

You will also be asked to acquit the sponsorship and demonstrate how you have adhered to the conditions.

We sponsor events, projects or organisations through the provision of money, goods or services in return for customer acquisition opportunities and brand recognition.

For queries or to apply for a sponsorship please contact Tina Leslie on 0419 646 126 or email tina.leslie@bendigoadelaide.com.au

Donations

We provide services and financial support to help achieve social outcomes in our communities.

Where do funds come from

Community banking is a ‘profit-for-purpose’ model, meaning profits are returned directly to the community that has generated them.

Community banking is designed to feed a positive cycle of good business, community and giving back.

To run a successful Community Investment Program and return as much as possible, we first need to run a successful business. That’s why it’s important customers bank with us in the first instance.

Our community investment funding is made possible by the profit generated from banking services provided at our branch in Ferntree Gully.

The Process

The actual process itself is quite simple:

1. Review the eligibility criteria.
2. Develop your project proposal.
3. Complete and submit your online application (APPLY BELOW)
4. You will be notified by email whether your application was successful, unsuccessful or requires more information or development.
5. Successful applicants will be required to sign an Agreement.
6. You’ll deliver the project as proposed.
7. You’ll submit the acquittal and impact story.

Before you start

Before you begin make sure you have:

• Your organisation's administration & contact details
• All the project details
• Your project budget
• Project partner details
• Supporting documents for upload.

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