Calling all local champions!

Our Community Grant & Sponsorship Program is back for 2026 / 2027 financial year — and we want to back you.

This year, we’re investing $280,000 in local sporting clubs and community groups with funding, recognition and ongoing support to help build stronger, more sustainable communities.

Grant applications open on 20th July 2026. Sponsorship applications open on 1st August 2026. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team via email here.

PLEASE NOTE – Strict criteria apply. To avoid disappointment, please carefully read the criteria below before you apply.

Proud sponsors of Melbourne City FC

GRANT APPLICATION

The Community Grants Program is managed by the Seddon Community Bank Branch with the following criteria –

  • Funding applications UNDER $1000 (excl GST)
  • Grants are generally for school and community funds raising events such as fetes, trivia nights, art shows and aimed at supporting smaller community groups and events throughout the year.
  • Only applicants operating within our core geographical area will be considered including Footscray, Kingsville, Maidstone, Maribyrnong, Seddon, Spotswood, West Footscray, Yarraville. Also Flemington, Kensington & Ascot Vale
  • Organisations may submit maximum of ONE application per financial year 2026/2027
  • Applications will re-open on 20th July 2026
Grant Application HERE

SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION

  • Community Sponsorship provides funding for clubs and organisations seeking amounts OVER $1000 (excluding GST).
  • Key eligibility criteria must be met prior to a sponsorship application being considered (as detailed below).
  • Applications open twice a year from 1 – 31 August and 1 December – 31 January
  • Only ONE application will be accepted for financial year 2026/2027
  • Our next sponsorship period opens 1 – 31 August 2026

1. Who can apply?

Location

Only applicants operating within our core geographical area would be considered. As a local Community Bank, we consider our core geographical community to include the :

  • Footscray
  • Kingsville
  • Maidstone
  • Maribyrnong
  • Seddon
  • Spotswood
  • West Footscray
  • Yarraville
  • Flemington
  • Kensington
  • Ascot Vale

Organisational Structure

Organisations must have an ABN and fit within structure below:

  • Non-for-profit (incorporated association)
  • Community Group
  • Sporting Club
  • School or educational facility
  • Community Support Group (eg: Rotary, Lions Club)
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse organisations

We will not consider applications supporting individuals or private enterprise.

All applicants must have their main banking with Community Bank Seddon (for a minimum of 3 months)

As we are a community bank, we rely on our customers to earn our revenue. It is essential that our customers understand that we are able to support the organisations that contribute to the profits we make. Therefore, we will only sponsor clubs and organisations that have their main banking with the Community Bank Seddon.

Growing our customer base and banking business enables us to provide more funds back to the community. It’s as simple as that.

The more our community supports our bank, the more our bank can support our community.

2. When can I apply?

Applications for Summer Activities: 

OPEN: 1st August, 2026

CLOSE: 31st August, 2026

Applications open to summer clubs only but also including Christmas Carols, local spring & summer festivals and events. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by 30th September.

Applications for Winter Activities:

OPEN: 1st December, 2026

CLOSE: 31st January, 2027

Applications open for winter clubs only but also including autumn / winter festivals and events. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by the 28th February.

Please note –

Clubs and organisations can only apply once per year.

Late applications will not be considered.

3. What is the application process?

Applications will be considered in two periods each year as detailed above.

STEP 1 – Check your eligibility

Ensure your organisation fits the criteria as per section 1 and 4. If you are not currently banking with Community Bank Seddon, please contact our Branch Manager, Ashley Coles on 03 9687 2500 0r email seddon@bendigoadelaide.com.au

You will need your account name and number to complete the application

STEP 2 – Apply Online

To apply, please fill out the application form online. Only online applications will be considered.

Additional documents can be attached to the application as long as they are in an acceptable format (eg: Word, Excel, PDF or jpeg) and don’t exceed maximum file size of 5MB

4. Use of Funds

Preference will be given to specific projects or programs, rather than general club  sponsorships so that impact is tangible and can be measured. Also organisations who support the following:

  • Youth-focused activities
  • Education

5. Additional Funding Options

Alternative or additional funding opportunities for Community Bank Seddon include:

Marketing & Promotion of Organisation & Events

  • Community Events Calendar in The Westsider
  • Social Media – Facebook & Instagram
  • Digital TV screens in branch
  • Community Stories – Community Bank Seddon website and The Westsider

Event Support

  • Free marquee hire
  • Piggy mascot

6. Communication

It is a requirement that:

  • The recipient organisation has a dedicated person to promote the partnership with the Community Bank Seddon within the organisation.
  • The organisation will also provide Community Bank Seddon with a Calendar of Events for each year of the partnership in order for us to promote and attend the events

7. Community Bank Seddon Recognition

There will be a requirement for community clubs and organisations to detail how they would promote their partnership with Community Bank Seddon. To assist with ideas, we have identified some of the past promotions provided by clubs and organisations. These are ideas you may wish to include but are not limited to:

  • Email campaign to database of members and associates
  • Newsletters
  • Website
  • Social Media
  • Social Media – Facebook, instagram, Linked In
  • Opportunity to present at committee meetings
  • Opportunity to present at Annual Functions, Presentations, Awards Nights
  • Naming rights
  • Signage
  • Apparel branding
  • Equipment branding
  • Introduce Community Bank Seddon to other sponsors and partners

8. Assessment and Conditions

All sponsorship recipients are required to complete the Sponsorship Agreement prior to receiving their funding.

An Acquittal Form must be completed at the end of the project / program. If an acquittal is not completed, funding will not be considered for the next financial year.

Individual sponsorships may be subject to additional conditions to be determined.

Sponsorship Application HERE