Call for Pine Rivers Community Grants Program (Australia)

Deadline: 05-Oct-2026

The Pine Rivers Community Grants Program provides up to $50,000 per project to eligible non-profit and community organisations delivering projects that create public benefit in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland. Smaller projects requesting less than $10,000 are also encouraged to apply, with funding supporting areas including community resilience, housing, health, education, sustainability, employment, digital inclusion, disaster recovery, financial empowerment, and social cohesion. The Pine Rivers Community Grants Program supports community projects that create positive and lasting change across the Moreton Bay region. The programme is administered by Community Bank Samford, which is operated by Pine Rivers Community Finance Limited. Since the programme began, nearly $3 million has been distributed to support local initiatives addressing community needs and strengthening welfare, resilience, and prosperity. Funding is available for projects that demonstrate a clear public benefit and respond to important needs within the Moreton Bay community.

Supported areas may include:

Projects should clearly demonstrate how the proposed activities will benefit a community group rather than an individual. Applicants can request up to $50,000 per project. The programme also encourages applications for smaller projects requesting less than $10,000. Funding requests should be proportionate to the project’s scale, expected community benefit, and delivery requirements. Applications are assessed competitively, so organisations should clearly demonstrate why the requested funding represents good value for money. Funded projects must comply with the programme’s required timeframe.

Projects:

Applicants should prepare a realistic project timeline that demonstrates how all activities can be completed within the permitted period. Eligible applicants must meet the programme’s organisational and geographic requirements.

Applicants must:

Eligible connections to the region can include Samford, Pine Rivers, and surrounding Moreton Bay areas. The following are not eligible to apply: Applicants should confirm that both their organisation and proposed project meet all eligibility requirements before applying. A central requirement of the programme is that funded projects must deliver a clear public or community benefit.

Applications should explain:

Projects should focus on broader community outcomes rather than benefits for a single individual. Projects can strengthen the ability of local communities to respond to challenges, adapt to changing circumstances, and recover from disruptions. Funding can support initiatives addressing housing insecurity, homelessness, and related community needs. Projects may improve physical, social, emotional, or community wellbeing. The programme supports education, research, learning, and skills-development initiatives that provide community benefits. Environmental projects can address sustainability, conservation, environmental awareness, and other local environmental priorities. Funding may support initiatives that improve employment opportunities, economic participation, entrepreneurship, or local economic development. Projects can help community members access digital technology, develop digital skills, or overcome barriers to digital participation. Funding may support community-based activities that contribute to recovery and resilience following disasters. Projects can help community members improve financial knowledge, capability, independence, or access to relevant support. Initiatives that strengthen community safety, inclusion, connection, participation, and social cohesion may also be considered. Applications are assessed competitively rather than automatically funded.

Key assessment considerations include:

Applicants should clearly connect their proposed activities with measurable community outcomes. Applicants should provide appropriate supporting documentation with their application.

Documents may include:

Applications requesting more than $10,000 require additional financial documentation. Additional supporting evidence may also be required for: Applicants should ensure that supporting documents are complete and consistent with the information provided in the application. Successful applicants are expected to promote Community Bank Samford to their stakeholders. Organisations should therefore be prepared to acknowledge the support received through the programme and meet any applicable promotional or recognition requirements. A strong application should demonstrate a clear connection between the proposed project and the needs of the Moreton Bay community.

Applicants should:

For requests above $10,000, applicants should pay particular attention to the additional financial documentation requirements. It is a community funding programme supporting eligible non-profit and community organisations delivering projects that create positive change and public benefit in the Moreton Bay region. Applicants can request up to $50,000 per project. Smaller projects requesting less than $10,000 are also encouraged to apply. Projects must commence no earlier than 1 November 2026 and must not begin before grant approval. Projects must be completed within 12 months of approval. Incorporated community or not-for-profit organisations with an active Australian ABN, a valid Australian bank account, and a connection to the Moreton Bay region can apply, provided their project meets the programme requirements. No. The programme is intended for eligible organisations, and projects must benefit a community group rather than an individual. Supporting documentation may include financial statements, project budgets, letters of support, and evidence of required permits or insurance. Applications above $10,000 require additional financial documentation. The Pine Rivers Community Grants Program provides up to $50,000 to support community-led projects that deliver public benefit acros