Funding programs
We invest in local community projects, people and organisations through grants, sponsorships, scholarships and donations.
Our support focuses on postcodes 3437, 3431, 3438, 3440, 3441 and 3442, the catchment area for Community Bank Gisborne & District. This includes the townships of Gisborne, South Gisborne, New Gisborne, Bullengarook, Riddells Creek, Macedon, Mount Macedon and Woodend.
In this way, we return income generated by local banking to the communities that have supported us most. That’s why it’s so important customers bank with us in the first instance.
Community Grants
In Autumn and Spring each year, we invite grant applications from community groups that address one or more of our impact pillars.
| Program round | Applications accepted | Results announced | Funds available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Mar | May | From 1 Jun |
| Spring | Sep | Nov | From 1 Dec |
In special cases, grant applications may be considered outside of our autumn and spring funding rounds. If you have a project that you’d like considered out of round, please email community@mrce.com.au
Sponsorships
Sponsorships are offered for events, projects or organisations in the form of money, goods or services in return for customer acquisition opportunities and brand recognition.
Scholarships
As an investment in local youth and community leadership, we are proud to offer a range of scholarships:
Early Tertiary Scholarship Program
Support for recent secondary school graduates/leavers starting university or TAFE to cover study fees, accommodation or equipment costs.Magic Moments Youth Leadership Summit
Scholarships for 14-to-17-year-olds to attend the Magic Moments Youth Leadership and Business Summit in Sydney in July each year.Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program
A year-long leadership development program that empowers individuals to become courageous, capable leaders who drive positive change in their communities.
Donations
We give monetary and in-kind donations to registered charities to support their day-to-day operations, rather than for a specific purpose or project.
Examples include contribution to appeals, donation/lending of equipment, provision of expertise and volunteering within normal working hours.
These contributions do not follow a competitive application process, are not provided in exchange for reciprocal benefits and do not require acquittal. They are at the discretion of the MRCE Board, and whilst we don’t accept formal applications, you are welcome to contact us to request a donation.
