2024 Paynesville & District Community Grants Program

Please read the program guidelines before completing the application form.

You must submit your completed application by the closing date.

Please contact us if you have any questions about the eligibility criteria.

• I have read and understand the program guidelines
• I can demonstrate alignment between the project and the aims of this program
• we are an eligible incorporated company or not-for-profit organisation
• I can provide a valid ABN or have an eligible project partner that meets these requirements
• I have a valid Australian bank account preferably with Community Bank Paynesville & District, or be willing to move their banking business
• the project will be delivered and will benefit the local area

The project does not:

• claim retrospective funding for costs already incurred
• attempt to change the law/direct political donations
• break any laws
• operate purely for commercial gain
• involve gambling
• exclude or offend any part of the community
• encourage violence or involve the use of weapons
• mistreat, exploit or harm animals
• create environmental hazards
• present a danger to public health or safety
• contribute to modern slavery

• A representative from your group/organisation must attend the grant/sponsorship information evening to apply in the corresponding round
• contributions should enhance and promote infrastructure, services and development within the community
• be non-political
• be allocated to organisations who are preferably Community Bank Paynesville & District customers, or are willing to move their banking business to Community Bank Paynesville & District
• applicants should be incorporated, either as associations or companies and be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of fiscal responsibility
• where the project involves the purchase of a specific items of equipment or erection of a specific facility, the applicant must provide means of attaching the Enterprise’s signage acknowledging the contribution of the Bank
• projects must have a definite starting and completion date

Unfortunately, we are unable to consider any application which falls into any of the areas listed below:

• take place outside of the Paynesville & District unless it clearly demonstrates direct benefits for the community members in our district
• support any activity that is political or sectarian in nature
• is for the sole benefit of an individual
• is commercial in nature
• events or programs that denigrate, exclude or offend minority groups
• events that create environmental hazards
• programs that may represent a hazard to the community
• programs sponsored by competitor Banks
• third party funding
• support the cost of wages/administration costs for an ongoing or long-term position

• Before you begin, save any supporting documents to your desktop. You can find details about required documents in the grant guidelines on our program page.

• If you are not an eligible entity (see eligibility criteria above), you’ll need to provide a letter of support and financials from a project partner with a valid ABN.

• Depending on the amount you’re requesting, you may also need to demonstrate your ability to deliver the project on time and within budget by providing items such as:
  • project costings and quotes
  • financials for your organisation/project partner.
  • copies of permits, insurances and project designs
  • letters of support from other not-for-profit organisations
  • a project plan (if applicable)