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.
Funding round dates for 2026
2026
Applications open Friday 1 April
Applications close Sunday 17 May
Outcomes notified early June
2026
Applications open Wednesday 1 July
Applications close Sunday 16 August
Outcomes notified early September
2026
Applications open Thursday 1 October
Applications close Sunday 15 November
Outcomes notified early December
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
You can have one successful community funding application per financial year. If you're unsuccessful in one funding round, you're welcome to apply again in subsequent funding rounds.
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?
We’ll be in touch with the outcome of your application based on the notification dates for each round.