P&N Bank customers can nominate eligible not-for-profit organisations for consideration for funding support via the P&N Bank Empowerment Grants.
Empowering Communities
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Empowering Communities
This program offers funding to support inclusive Western Australian charities and not-for-profits dedicated to promoting equity and assisting those dealing with significant social challenges. Focus areas include:
- Diversity, equity and inclusion (e.g. gender equity, cultural equity, reconciliation, LGBTQIA+ support)
- Disability and accessibility
- Mental health
- Poverty and homelessness
- Domestic and family violence
Nominations: Submission can be made year-round. Please ensure you read the Terms & Conditions before submitting a nomination.
Funding budget: A total of $60,000 is allocated annually to this program.
Funding rounds: Held bi-annually – round one, June ($30,000) and round two, December ($30,000).
How it works: P&N Bank shortlists eligible nominations. The shortlisted not-for-profits are then presented to members for voting. The following amounts are awarded based on the number of votes received:
- $15,000 – First place (most votes)
- $10,000 – Second place
- $5,000 – Third place
What you need to know
Anyone who has been a P&N Bank customer for a minimum of six months can nominate in both categories.
The person or not-for-profit organisation you nominate does not have to be a customer of P&N Bank.
Applications for Empowering Communities (not-for-profits) will be assessed by P&N Bank for consideration for the program’s bi-annual funding rounds, with short-listed organisations available for customers to vote on via the P&N Bank website.
All nominations are subject to Terms & Conditions:
View Terms & Conditions for Empowering Communities (not-for-profits)