Creswick & District Financial Services Ltd (CDFS) is the franchisee of Community Bank Creswick & District. CDFS is a social enterprise run by the community, for the community, with a commitment to contributing to the economic and social development of our local community. 

Our overarching strategy is to invest in building a resilient, sustainable, and thriving Creswick & District Community.

With thanks to the customers of Community Bank Creswick & District, CDFS is able to regularly invest in programs, projects and events that contribute to this vision and create positive, lasting outcomes for our community.

Community Investment Funding Opportunities:

Community Impact Grants

Community Impact grants are provided to support worthy initiatives that enhance the community.  Community and not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit and align with our Community Investment Strategy which is outlined below. 

1. Add value to the community,
2. Have a tangible positive benefit for our community,
3. Be relevant to the wider community,
4. Protect the integrity of the Community Bank and Bendigo Bank brands,
5. Be non-politically motivated,
6. Activities must be legal and considered acceptable by normal community standards,

As part of the grant process, you will be asked to adhere to the conditions outlined in the Community Impact Grant agreement. You will also be asked to acquit the grant and demonstrate how you have adhered to these conditions.

To find out more about this program and to check your eligibility please read our guidelines

Community Sponsorships

Sponsorships are provided to community organisations rather than specific projects. Sponsorship supports a local club or activity and is entered into on the understanding that the gesture will be reciprocal (i.e. the organisation supports the Community Bank with their business and that the sponsorship is appropriately acknowledged and publicised).

Sponsorships of up to $3,000 can be applied for within our Sponsorship rounds.  CDFS offers four different levels of sponsorship.  Each level of sponsorship incurs specific conditions that you are asked to adhere to as part of the Sponsorship agreement.  You will also be asked to acquit the sponsorship and demonstrate how you have adhered to the conditions. 

The levels of sponsorships and corresponding conditions can be found in this document (insert Sponsorship Matrix document).

If you are seeking a larger sponsorship, please contact us via email admin@cdfsl.com.au prior to submitting your application.

To find out more about this program and to check your eligibility please read our guidelines

Education Support Program (Scholarships)

CDFS recognises that investing in education is an investment in the long-term social and economic well-being of our community, helping to create opportunities for local young people while strengthening the future of our region. We are committed to supporting local students and their families through our Education Support Program.

We offer the following scholarship opportunities:

1. Transition to Secondary School Scholarships for Grade 6 Students
2. University Commencement Scholarships
3. TAFE, Traineeship & Apprenticeship Commencement Scholarships.

To find out more about the scholarships and to check your eligibility please read our guidelines

Important dates:

Community Impact Grant and Community Sponsorship rounds:

Round 1 – opens 1^st November and closes on 31^st January each year

Round 2 – opens on the 1^st February and closes on the 30^th April each year

Round 3 – opens on the 1^st May and closes on the 31^st July each year

Round 4 – opens on the 1^st August and closes on the 31^st October each year

Education Support Program:

Transition to Secondary School applications open 1^st November and close 30^th November each year.

University Commencement Scholarships applications open 1^st December and close on 31^st January each year.

TAFE, Traineeship & Apprenticeship Commencement Scholarships applications are open from 1st January until 30^th May and again from 1^st July until 30^th November each year.

We would love to chat with you about your ideas and how we can work together to continue building a resilient, sustainable, and thriving Creswick & District Community.

Get in touch to start the conversation: admin@cdfsl.com.au

CDFS has established a Benevolent Fund to support individuals and families in the Creswick & District community who are experiencing significant hardship. Enquiries can be made by emailing admin@cdfsl.com.au or via one of our directors.

Community Distribution Policy

Sponsorship Matrix

Keep up to date with our upcoming community investment programs, by visiting our Facebook page.