Trentham & Districts Community Investment program

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Eligibility

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Before you begin

Please read the program guidelines before completing the application form and contact us if you have any queries:

Application queries
Anjee Anderson
Cool Country Community Enterprises Limited
(Community Bank Trentham & Districts)
Phone: 0409 570 330
Email: aanderson@tccce.com.au

Technical support
SmartyGrants–Our Community
Phone: 03 9320 6888
Email: service@smartygrants.com.au

Confirmation of eligibility

I confirm that the organisation must:
  • be an incorporated body, with either DGR status or Not for Profit status - or have a project partner willing to back the project who meets this criteria
  • have a valid Australian bank account
  • have satisfactory acquittals if your project has been funded previously, or is part of a multi-year agreement.

It is expected that the organisation, project or activity:

  • provides an opportunity to make a difference to the community
  • takes place in Trentham or surrounding communities
  • provides business development opportunities for the Trentham branch
  • offers value for money
  • aligns with our image and identity as a community-based organisation
  • protects the integrity of the Community Bank and Bendigo Bank brands
  • has non-politically motivated objectives
  • promotes legal activities that are considered acceptable by normal community standards
  • has a clear project plan to achieve its aims
  • has realistic timeframes
  • has other financial backing
  • has financial viability
  • provides adequate lead time for branch promotion activities to be leveraged
  • has support from other stakeholders
  • does not have a sponsor such as other bank, broker, insurance provider which is a competitor of Bendigo Bank and whose presence would impact our branch’s ability to be promoted
  • offers a track record in carrying out similar projects
  • agrees to a choice of Branch Promotion Activities as part of your agreement and subsequent acquittal.

Organisations, projects or activities are ineligible that:

  • take place outside of Trentham and surrounding areas
  • are political in nature
  • denigrate, exclude or offend minority groups
  • are associated with gambling
  • create environmental hazards
  • may present a hazard to the community
  • do not reflect community standards
  • promote or require the use of weapons
  • are applying to pay for wages or operational activities
  • break or attempt to change the law
  • contribute to modern slavery
  • claim retrospective funding
  • mistreat, harm or exploit animals
I confirm that all statements above are true and correct * Required

Sorry, you are not eligible for the program. Please review our guidelines or review the program for more information. (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "I confirm that all statements above are true and correct" on page 1

Supporting documentation (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "I confirm that all statements above are true and correct" on page 1

Please prepare the following documents based on the amount you are requesting.

You must provide the following supporting documentation for a small grant (less than $10,000):

  • Current bank statement for your organisation.
  • Project budget which clearly shows how you will spend the funds, and quotes for all budget items greater than $5,000.
  • Applications involving a project partner must include a letter of their support and a copy of their financials. Click here to download a template letter of support.
  • Proof of other approved funding or your own funds to put towards the project (including in-kind support).
  • Evidence of all necessary licences permits and insurances which will enable you to run your project (e.g. public liability insurance, local council permits).
  • For projects involving children, evidence that relevant personnel have Working With Children Checks.
  • Letters of support to demonstrate community need and benefit (optional).

You must provide additional supporting documentation for large grants (greater than $10,000):

  • Current signed audited financial statements for the applicant organisation or project partner (for audited organisations).
  • Organisations not required to audit financials must provide a profit and loss statement as a minimum, and a balance sheet if available.
  • Quotes for all budget items greater than $5,000 (at least two local itemised quotes where possible).
  • If you have conducted this project/program before (e.g. annual events), copies of receipts/invoices that substantiate this request from previous expenditure plus a detailed budget.
  • Plans/designs for projects that involve building or refurbishment.
  • Letters of support to demonstrate community need and benefit, particularly for large projects or initiatives that have a sporting or recreational element and need to show wide community benefit.