OUR COMMUNITY
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Pictured: Callum Sebualala | Motueka Waka Ama | NBS community banking client
We believe. We invest.
When you choose to bank with NBS, you choose to give back to the community.
NBS supports over 300 not-for-profit organisations each year and has invested over $8 million into our unique communities over the last decade. We can do this, thanks to the 21,000+ clients who bank with us.
We invest to make a real difference in our communities, helping hundreds of not-for-profit groups with sponsorship and grants to supporting sports, arts, educational, environmental and charitable organisations.
Please read our community engagement guidelines to learn more about our community engagement and sponsorship programme and to see if your organisation is eligible to receive funds.
From 1 April 2026 we're introducing funding rounds.
Our first funding round is open from 1 April until 17 May. Applicants will learn the outcome of their application week commencing 8 June.
Further funding round dates will be posted here when available.
1. Read the community engagement guidelines here to find out if you are eligible to apply.
2. Complete the relevant online application form (over or under $2,500) and submit your application.
3. We'll review your application and let you know the outcome as per the date listed above.
Are you ready to make an application?
If you have read our guidelines and would like to apply for sponsorship, please complete the appropriate application form below.
FAQs
We will consider one application from any group within a financial year. Our financial year runs 1 April – 31 March.
Yes, the amount awarded is GST included. This means when you are making an application, please share the total dollar figure required and add 15%.
Please get in touch with your local NBS branch if you have any questions about your application.
Now that I have applied – what happens next?
Funding round one: We’ll be in touch with the outcome of your application in early June.