Pine Rivers Community Finance Limited (PRCF), operators of Community Bank Samford, has announced the recipients of its latest community grants round, distributing over $300,000 to 13 local organisations across the Moreton Bay region.
This latest allocation brings PRCF’s total community investment since the program began to more than $2.7 million, a significant and ongoing investment in long-term, grassroots community impact.
The grants support a diverse mix of projects aligned with PRCF’s focus areas of families, youth, health, education, the environment and the arts. Funding recipients include programs supporting vulnerable mothers, school programs, mental health support, community facilities, environmental projects, and initiatives empowering women and young people.
Funding Recipients – Latest Grant Round
- A Brave Life – EMALO (Empowering Mothers and Little Ones) program
- Awesome Women in Construction – School to Work Transitions Program
- Bravehearts – Carer packs for families impacted by child trauma
- Cedar Creek Hall – Hall renovations
- Dayboro State School – Equipping the Tuckerbox: Supporting healthy, inclusive lunches
- Green Thumb Farm – Marquees
- Kupidabin – Land improvements
- Mt Nebo Residents’ Association – Upgrades to Mt Nebo Community Hall
- Open Minds – Bounce Back: Connecting with young people
- Pine Rivers Chamber of Commerce – Founding Females Program: Empowering Women in Business
- Samford Community Kindergarten – Enhancing the learning environment
- Stationery Aid – Back-to-School with Purpose program
- YMCA – Blast freezer for community food and support programs
PRCF Chair Malcolm Frizzell said the grants reflect the organisation’s deep and ongoing commitment to strengthening local communities.
“This program exists to support the causes and organisations that make a real difference in people’s lives across the Moreton Bay Region. We’re proud that our community can rely on us to back practical, meaningful initiatives, from improving community facilities to supporting vulnerable families, young people, and local not-for-profits,” Mr Frizzell said.
“What makes this possible is the unique Community Bank model. Because our customers choose to bank locally, the majority of the profits we generate are returned directly to our community. It’s a powerful and sustainable way of keeping decision-making and capital in local hands, and it means every customer is contributing to long-term community wellbeing.”
“As we announce our latest round of grant recipients, the Board and team would like to thank our community for trusting us with their financial services, enabling us to be a Community Bank that supports our community and the causes they care about,” Mr Frizzell said.
PRCF distributes the majority of its annual profits through community grants, sponsorships, and partnerships, ensuring funding reaches initiatives that have genuine and lasting impact.
“I would encourage local community groups and not-for-profits to follow us on social media and regularly check out our website for future grant program announcements,” Mr Frizzell said.
You can learn more about the program at: https://prcf.com.au/community-funding/grants/
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