About our Community Grants

Contribution and participation in our region is a key priority for Macarthur Credit Union. We offer productive support in many ways including Sponsorships and Community Grants.

Our aim is to add value and build strong partnerships with the organisations we contribute to.

Every year we receive many requests for support. To help us determine which requests will be allocated a Community Grant, we consider the following:

• Does the Grant project align with our values?
• Will support present any risk to our reputation?
• Does the applicant have any current business or personal connection with Macarthur Credit Union?
• How many people will benefit from the project?
• Will the benefits of the project be enjoyed within our region of operation?
• Are there promotional and/or media opportunities for Macarthur Credit Union?
• Is there an opportunity to build a mutually beneficial and ongoing relationship?
• Are we offered naming rights?
• Is there the capacity for credit union staff and/or director involvement?
• Will the project be completed within 12 months?

Grant Applications for Community based projects

Applications for Grants for community based projects are considered annually and may be lodged with us until 30 September 2011. No application will be accepted after this date.

All applications must provide us with a proposal that outlines the following information:

• A summary of your organisation and its role in our community
• The details of your community project, its aims, outcomes and timeframe
• Our options for sponsorship
• The branding, promotional and naming rights for Macarthur Credit Union and other sponsors
• Media exposure
• Details of other committed sponsor partners
• Which bank or financial organisation the applicant organisation uses
• Opportunities for our staff and/or director to be involved
• Timeframe for the project

Funding will not be made in the following areas:

• Projects which conflict with Macarthur Credit Union's values and policies
• Organisations which have received funding from Macarthur Credit Union in the past 12 months unless a commitment to a multi funding agreement exists
• Capital item purchases for schools or government institutions
• Policitcal causes, campaigns or candidates
• Social clubs or religious groups
• Activities or project work that has already taken place
• General running costs such as wages/salaries, insruance, electricity, rent, loan or lease repayments, telephone, travel, professional development or operational deficiencies.

Application Review and Approval process

Applications will close on 30 September 2011 and will be assessed by our Community Projects Review Committee. All applicants will be advised of the decisions made by 1 November 2011. Approved applicants will be invited to attend our Annual General Meeting to formally acknowledge and receive the agreed Grant.
 

Applications must be lodged with a specific “Request for Community Support” form.