Community Bank Samford

The role we play is to feed into prosperity, not off it.

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

We help build community

Our Community Investment Program has returned over $2.7 million to local community groups and organisations.

We’ve funded meaningful and impactful projects across our region and strengthened community connections in the process. 

We’re focused on significantly investing in purposeful projects over the coming years.

We’re for a prosperous Moreton Bay Region

We know successful communities mean successful businesses and we’re all about our region thriving, so everyone benefits.

We’re focused on developing partnerships with local community organisations to leverage our funding sources and ensure we’re a key community asset for all.

Community and not-for-profit organisations can apply for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for the community.

Where do funds come from

You may not think who you bank with matters. But it does. For our customers, their banking is making a real difference.

Every day our customers help change lives, and save lives, simply by banking with us. Home loans, personal loans, business banking and credit cards are funding local events, sporting groups, educational activities as well as disabled and aged care facilities.

Community banking is a ‘profit-for-purpose’ model, meaning profits are returned directly to the community that has generated them. In our case, the scenic Moreton Bay region.

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 Samford.

How does the program work

Simply, we invest in local community groups and organisations that undertake projects to build and strengthen our community.

When we invest, we’re also enabling community groups to leverage our funding and implement sustainable practices for future proofing their organisation’s success. That’s sustainability at its core.

Get Involved

If you’re part of an eligible community group doing great things, making change and delivering exciting projects, please apply for community investment funding.

Imagine what your community organisation can do for the betterment of the Moreton Bay region. We’re looking for bold ideas, clever ideas, creative ideas and projects your local community group can bring to life with our support.

The following are invited to apply for funding:

• Any not-for-profit community group or organisation delivering a community project based in our area, view map here.
• Groups that have an initiative or project that directly benefits the community
• Organisations that actively bank with the Community Bank Samford or would be willing to discuss their banking needs

Apply Today

The types of organisations we typically support include, but are not limited to, community interest groups or organisations, sporting clubs, school P&Cs, and community service projects.

Community Investment Funding

Grants

We provide grants to community groups, clubs and non-profits in the Moreton Bay region for projects that benefit the wider community. We have two grant rounds per year.  Visit our website for grant round details and opening dates. Grants - Pine Rivers Community Finance Ltd

Sponsorships

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

Our sponsorship program is open year‑round, and you may apply at any time by visiting our website at Community Sponsorships

Scholarships

We partner with University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) and TAFE Qld to support mature aged students to further their studies with less financial burden.  Scholarships - Pine Rivers Community Finance Ltd

Donations

We provide services and financial support to help achieve social outcomes in our communities. For more information on donations, please email community@prcf.com.au 

The Process

The actual process itself is quite simple:

1. Review the Grants or Sponsorship Guidelines Document
2. Develop your project proposal or submission
3. Complete and submit your online application
4. You will be notified by email whether your application was successful, unsuccessful or requires more information
5. Successful applicants will be required to sign an Agreement
6. Funds will be paid on submission of a Tax Invoice
7. You’ll deliver the project as proposed
8. You’ll submit the acquittal and impact story once the project is completed.

Before you start

Before you begin make sure you are eligible to apply and have:

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

To keep up to date with Community Bank Samford please visit our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Questions

We understand applying for funding may be challenging. If you need help, please contact our -

Community Liaison Officer
community@prcf.com.au
0408764675

OR

Grants Director
grants@prcf.com.au
0419 292 306