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 and has invested over $7 million into our unique communities over the last 10 years. We can do this, thanks to the 20,000+ 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.
1. Read the community engagement guidelines here to find out if you are eligible to apply.
2. Choose to complete the relevant application form (over or under $2,500) either online or by downloading a copy and then submit your application.
3. We'll review your application and let you know the outcome
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.
Sponsorship applications under $2,500
If you’d prefer to complete a paper form, click here to download
Sponsorship applications over $2,500
If you’d prefer to complete a paper form, click here to download
FAQs
We will consider one application from any group within a financial year. Our financial year runs 1 April – 31 March.
Yes, the contract will always have the 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 as soon as we can.
We do get a large number of requests each week, so some applications can take up to one month to review and process. If your request is time-sensitive, this will be taken into consideration.
If your application is successful, you'll be issued with a contract. Once the contract has been signed, you are invited to issue us with an invoice for the agreed sponsorship amount.