Community Support Applications

Community Support Applications may be submitted to Community Bank Nightcliff for sponsorships to Darwin community groups, charities, projects or other worthwhile local causes.

Nightcliff Bank Branch

Community Bank Nightcliff
40 Progress Drive
Nightcliff
Ph 8948 4485

Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 4.00pm
Friday 9:30am to 5pm

Overview

Community Bank Nightcliff sponsors organisations and activities that support our local community, building community strength and capacity.

Since opening in September 2008, Nightcliff Community Bank has provided more than $1,000,000.00 to support various local organizations.

Objectives

The program provides financial assistance to:

Carry out projects that benefit our local community
Encourage community participation in activities that build a sense of community
Environmental sustainability, youth and community programs, health and wellbeing programs are examples, but activities addressing other areas of community need will also be considered on their merits.
One/two day events (shows, touraments, festivals etc) will not usually qualify for Partnership Grants.

Application Process

Applicants must provide information on their organisation and the proposed activities, and must show how the funding will benefit the local community. There will always be more worthwhile causes than there is funds available so applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposals with the branch manager before submitting a formal application.

All eligible applications will be assessed by the Marketing and Sponsorship Committee, using a standard evaluation tool. The committee’s recommendations will be referred to the Nightcliff Community Enterprise Ltd Board for approval.

Applications must be submitted online.

Three different application forms are available to provide appropriate documentation for funding requests:

Small sponsorships or donations of less than $1000

Sometimes the passion and enthusiasm of volunteers can be much more effective with the help of a small amount of funding. If this is your situation, fill out a simple online application here.

Partnership Grants ($1001 to $10,000)

As the bank grows the opportunity to return more to the community increases and effective partnerships are expected to help achieve this growth by promoting the Community Bank

Most funding falls into this category, helping community organisations, schools and clubs continue or expand their services while providing exposure and growth opportunities for Community Bank Nightcliff.

Get started with this online funding and growth proposal.

Large Community Projects

Here we are looking at projects which may take some planning to develop and secure funding may be required to get anything off the ground. Probably other funding sources and government will be involved as well, requiring documentation to ensure all legal requirements are met.

Please use this form to introduce your project concept to the NEC Board of Directors.

Eligibility

Application Guidelines

Operating in, and on behalf of, the Darwin community

Funding Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to enter into an agreement with Community Bank Nightcliff that details the commitments of both parties.

Reporting

Successful applicants will be required to submit a report on the event or activity to the branch to assist in the evaluation of the sponsorship.

Assessment criteria (1)

Evidence that the project is in line with recognised community priorities & will improve community well being
The capacity to attract funds from other sources (leverage)
Capacity of the organisation to administer the activity or event and associated sponsorship
Potential for Community Bank Nightcliff business development
Project viability in terms of support from relevant authorities or related groups

To request further information you can contact:

Jeff Watson,
Branch Manager, Community Bank Nightcliff
Phone 08 8948 4485
or email jeff.watson@bendigobank.com.au

(1) Assessment criteria are provided as a general guide only and are not presented in order of priority

Jeff with Nightcliff Students

Providing school students with practical experience in banking and money management is an important part of the staff's community involvement.

Nightcliff Community Bank Manager Jeff Watson delivered 50 Pencil O'Reilly Books to the St Pauls Primary School and found that the students couldn't wait to get reading.

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