Grants

Positive Benefits for the Whole Community

Community Grants

Pine Rivers Community Finance Limited (PRCF) operating the Community Bank Samford branch is proud to distribute the majority of its profits each year to address local issues and influence positive change in the community.

Grants are available to eligible non-profit organisations in the Moreton Bay region, for projects that benefit the wider community.

We are proud of our history of distributing almost $3million to local community projects – click here to read about our successful recipients.

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Grant Round Information

There are two dedicated grant rounds per year, usually opening in March and September. Open and close dates will be notified on our social media pages and through email if you are a registered community group with Community Bank Samford. If you would like to be placed on our mailing list for grant Round information, please let us know community@prcf.com.au

If you are seeking funding outside these grant rounds, for time-sensitive projects, please email grants@prcf.com.au

Current Grant Round

Opens Monday, 7 September 2026 

Closes Monday, 5 October 2026

Note, you are unable to view the Grant application questions until the Round opens on 7 September.

Charitable and not-for-profit organisations can apply for a grant towards projects and activities that offer clear public benefit in the following focus areas:

  • Community Resilience
  • Housing and Homelessness
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Education & Research
  • Sustainability & Environment
  • Employment and Economic Development  

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be an incorporated community or not-for-profit organisation
  • Have a valid Australian bank account
  • An active ABN.
  • Must have a connection with the Moreton Bay region.
  • Project must benefit a community group (not an individual member of the community).
  • A willingness to promote Community Bank Samford to your membership/stakeholders (a recommended promotional kit will be provided to successful applicants).
  • We do not fund projects retrospectively.
  • Applications will not be accepted from organisations that have not successfully acquitted previous grants.
  • Projects must commence no earlier than 1st November 2026 and be completed within 12 months.

 

Please read the grants criteria before commencing your application.

Click here for more information

Need More Information?

Not sure if your project meets our criteria or simply want more information?  We encourage you to reach out to grants@prcf.com.au or our branch: 

Community Bank Samford, Shop 3, 37 Main St, Samford Qld 4520. 3289 6710

All successful applications are approved by the Board of Directors at their discretion.