Community Grants

Community Grant Recipients

At Summerland, we see the building and strengthening of our local communities as an integral part our business. As a community minded financial institution, we are proud to be able to give back to a number of worthy organisations that make a difference to people’s lives. The recipients of the most recent round of Community and Business Grants have been announced!

grant recipients

We are proud to offer support to a wide range of organisations throughout the community, including charities, schools, sporting organisations, social clubs, and community events.

We set out to share our sponsorship funds through a fair and equitable process, in a way that proves mutually beneficial for both our customers and the supported organisations. This helps to make a difference to those in our region with rewarding experiences and opportunities to engage with others.

We also support the community through our Cash 4 Clubs and Cash 4 a Cause referral programs. We form partnerships with sporting clubs, schools, charities, or other not-for-profit organisations, which allows them to earn extra cash as their members take up Summerland products.

As well as financial assistance, we also offer in-kind support to a wide range of community-based groups and charities across the region. This support includes supplying promotional goods and items, the use of signage and corporate marquees, assistance with staff volunteering, as well as the promotion of different events on our website and social media, or within the Summerland branch network.

Current funding round:

Application Period	1^st February 2020 – 3^rd May 2020
Notification Period	1^st June 2020 – 5^th June 2020
Funding Period	July to December 2020

Eligibility Criteria

Applications are open to not-for-profit organisations who complete the online application before the application closing date. Applicants who have been a customer for at least 1 year as at the date of the application are preferred. Applications should reference how they reflect our Values.

Funding Amount

The amount of funding available per application under the Community Grants program is up to $5,000 (+ GST if applicable).

We will not support applications:

where another financial institution or organisation in competition with Summerland is involved
which highlight/promote irresponsible alcohol consumption, illicit drug taking, gambling or smoking
which support an individual travelling for sporting or medical pursuits
which are of a commercial nature or are from outside Australia
which are of a religious or political nature or linked to a contentious social issue or
if there may be a risk to public health or safety

Application

The Community Grant application form can be downloaded below during the application period. Submissions must be received by email to info@summerland.com.au within the application period, for payments to be made within the funding period noted in the 'Community Grants' tab. Supporting attachments can also be included with the application. We will acknowledge the receipt of submissions by email. Submissions received outside the application period are unlikely to be considered.

Evaluation

After the application period closes, applications that meet the eligibility criteria will be evaluated.

Notification

We aim to notify applicants with regards to the success of their Community Grant application within the period noted in the 'Community Grants' tab.

General

We work with successful applicants to ensure we both maximise the value of the Community Grant. This includes working together to gain the most appropriate publicity and community involvement for your event/organisation/activity.

To help us communicate our support of your organisation, club or event, we will require digital photographs to be forwarded to info@summerland.com.au in JPEG format within one week of the event. By providing these photos, it is understood that you provide Summerland with approval to use them in our digital and printed marketing including social media.