Community Investment Program

Submissions are now being accepted.

WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM

We’re so pleased you’re interested in finding out more about our Community Investment Program. This information is designed to help community organisations determine the criteria when applying for Community Investment Funding and to clearly define the process, requirements and expectations. We hope it answers some of your questions and helps you prepare an application for consideration. 

GET INVOLVED: THINK BIG & GET CREATIVE

Get your team together, dream big and just imagine what your community organisation can do for the betterment of Shoalhaven. We’re looking for bold ideas, clever ideas, creative ideas and significant projects your local community group can bring to life with our support.

HOW IT WORKS

Eligible community groups complete an online application. This program operates year-round which means you can apply whenever it suits you and is applicable for amounts over $500 and up to $10,000. 

If you are seeking an amount less than $500, pop past the branch in Milton and speak directly to our Branch Manager.

THE PROCESS

Once submitted, your application will be assessed by our Community Investment Committee, reviewed against selection criteria and you’ll be notified in due course (please allow up to 6 weeks).

The actual process itself is quite simple:

  1. Review the eligibility criteria
  2. Develop your project proposal
  3. Complete and submit your online application 
  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. 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.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

You should consider applying for Community Investment funding if:

  • You represent a not-for-profit, for-purpose or community focused organisation
  • Your organisation holds an Australian bank account
  • Have a meaningful project or cause for funding
  • Can demonstrate the proposed community benefits and impacts of the proposal
  • Your project requires between $500 and $10,000 support.

Please note: applications cannot be made by an individual or on behalf of an individual for personal reasons.  Applications can only be accepted on behalf of an approved not-for-profit club, group or organisation.

If successful, a formal Community Investment Agreement must be signed for the approval process to be considered complete.

Formal invoices to accounting standards must be submitted for funding to be paid.  This includes on approved stationery with all company details including ABN if applicable. Funding will not be paid to an individual.

It is a requirement of accepting Community Investment funding that you share with us the successes, challenges, outcomes and impacts of your project (content and images). This helps us share the impact of the program to a wider audience with the intention of building a better community story and encouraging other organisations to consider applying too.

 BEFORE YOU START APPLYING

Before you begin the online application make sure you have:

  • Your organisation's administration (including ABN or incorporation number if you have one) and contact details
  • All the project details including clear objectives, processes, timelines and outcomes defined
  • Your feasible project budget (including accurate quotes, wage estimates if applicable, alternative funding contributions etc)
  • Project partner details and support letter (if support is required)
  • Supporting documents for upload including financial statements.

ASSISTANCE

Should you require any assistance, please reach out to Libby Beasley, Executive Support, at libby@woodstockfinancialservices.com.au. Alternatively, pop into the Community Bank South Coast branch in Milton and speak to our Branch Manager Caroline. We want the process to be as seamless as possible for you. If you’re ready to get started, click on Start a Submission (ABOVE).

LASTLY…

Make sure you’re following us on social media for all the program and event updates.  You’ll find us on Facebook and Instagram pages.

 If you need more help using this form, download the Help Guide for Applicants or check out Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)