Please read the terms and conditions carefully before proceeding.

Eligibility

• Applications will only be considered from non-profit organisations, community groups, charities, clubs, etc. Applications from individuals will not be considered.

• Applicant groups or organisations must be in operation for at least one (1) year in order to be considered.

• People First Credit Union (“PFCU”) reserves the right to determine eligibility and any decision made by PFCU regarding eligibility is final.

• Applicants who are successful in receiving funding must wait 12 months before applying again.

• Funding will not be awarded to projects focused on the regular upkeep, maintenance, or repair of existing facilities, equipment, or infrastructure.

• Canvassing will disqualify.

• Only one application per club/group/organisation, or school will be considered, i.e. multiple groups under the same entity can not make separate applications.
  

Application

• Only applications received through this form will be accepted.

• Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

Consideration

• Applications will be considered by an appointed Community Funding Committee, ("the Committee") made up of staff and volunteers.

• All decisions made by the Committee are final. Discussions with the Committee about declined applications will not be entered into.

• The Committee meet once a quarter to consider applications in February, May, September, November.
  • A closing date for each round of applications is communicated on the application form (above).
  • Applications received after the closing date may not be considered until the next Community Funding meeting.

• This is a competitive process. Receiving funding historically is not a guarantee of future funding. Submitting an application is not a guarantee of sponsorship.
  

• The Committee will consider the overall distribution of funds across different sectors (e.g. sports, arts, youth, etc.) to ensure balanced support for all areas of our community.

Funding Terms

• Any award of funding is contingent on the applicant complying with the funding guidelines provided by the Committee.
  • Funding guidelines include details on photo opportunities, logo placement, advertising, PR opportunities, etc.

• If the application is successful, the contact person will be notified via the email or phone number provided.

• Funding will not be released until PFCU confirms that guidelines have been satisfactorily complied with.

• Providing false or inaccurate information, or failing to exercise due care when submitting information, may result in disqualification and/or an obligation to repay any funds already awarded.

By clicking 'Begin Application', you confirm that you have read and accept the terms and conditions.