Bendigo Community Bank Caloundra Scholarship Program

Our Community Bank Caloundra is here to support you. That’s why we invest funds each year directly into our Caloundra and surrounding community. We’re small enough to service grassroots community groups, schools and organisations, at the same time as being big enough to consider larger community building projects and infrastructure.

We know successful communities mean successful businesses and we’re all about our region thriving so everyone benefits.

We’re committed to developing partnerships that assist in achieving positive community outcomes. And we’re particularly interested in the legacy we can create, by partnering with organisations that build and strengthen our community.

To date, our Community Investment Program has returned over $900,000 to Caloundra local community groups and organisations. We agree… it’s impressive, but we’re only getting started.

And this is where you come in….

Our community investment funding is made possible by the profit generated from the banking services we provide at our Bulcock Street branch.

Community banking is a ‘profit-for-purpose’ model, meaning profits are returned directly to the community that has generated them. In our case, the beautiful Caloundra and surrounding region.

Community banking is designed to feed a positive cycle of good business, community and giving back.

To run a successful Community Investment Program and return as much as possible, we first need to run a successful business. That’s why it’s important customers bank with us in the first instance.

Simply, we invest in local community groups and organisations that undertake projects to build and strengthen our community.

When we invest, we’re also enabling community groups to leverage our funding and implement sustainable practices for future proofing their organisation’s success. That’s sustainability at its core.

If you’re part of a community group doing great things, making change and delivering exciting projects, please apply for community investment funding.

We’re looking for bold ideas where we can collaborate on finding community solutions. We’re also happy to hear about projects your local community group can bring to life with our support.

The types of organisations we typically support (but are not limited to) include community interest groups or organisations, sporting clubs, schools, and/or community service projects.

The aim of the Community Investment Program is to achieve impact widely across many industry sectors.

Our grants are paid to an organisation to address a social issue within the community.

Examples of projects that would be considered as a grant, click here 

We sponsor events, projects or organisations through the provision of money, goods or services in return for customer acquisition opportunities and brand recognition.

Sponsorship applications that provide year-round access to members and opportunities tend to be more successful. 

Our scholarships support students to further their studies with less financial burden.

Please contact CaloundraMailbox@bendigoadelaide.com.au  if you have any queries as to which program to apply to. 

• Direct impact on community 
• Commitment to telling our story 

The actual process itself is quite simple:

• Review the eligibility criteria
• Develop your project proposal
• Complete and submit your online application (APPLY BELOW)
• You will be notified by email whether your application was successful, unsuccessful or requires more information or development.
• Successful applicants will be required to sign an Agreement
• Funds will be paid on submission of a Tax Invoice
• You’ll deliver the project as proposed
• You’ll submit the acquittal and impact story.

Before you begin make sure you have:

• Your organisation's administration & contact details
• All the project details
• Your project budget
• Project partner details (if applicable)
• Supporting documents for upload.

Please contact us: Community Bank Caloundra  Phone 5492 5267 or CaloundraMailbox@bendigoadelaide.com.au

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