CommBank Foundation
Tips for Applicants
This is primarily a staff giving program with limited external grant opportunities. The Community Grants program appears to be the main external facing program. The foundation is employee-driven, so alignment with staff interests may be key. Direct grant applications may not be publicly available — contact commbankfoundation@cba.com.au for information.
Giving Philosophy
Primarily a staff giving vehicle — the foundation amplifies employee generosity by matching all donations and covering all operating costs. Programs follow the passions of employees, supporting hundreds of organisations across Australia through community grants while maintaining flagship partnerships in healthcare and cancer research.
Notable Grants
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $3.1M | $3.7M | $6.5M | $6.5M |
| FY2022 | $7.8M | $7.4M | $6.2M | $5.9M |
| FY2021 | $681K | $4.3M | $6.3M | $6.3M |
| FY2020 | $4.7M | $5.7M | $5.0M | $2.7M |
| FY2019 | $3.7M | $4.1M | $4.3M | $1.6M |
| FY2018 | $14.1M | $14.2M | $2.5M | $1.2M |
| FY2017 | $3.5M | $3.7M | $3.9M | $949K |
| 7yr total | $37.4M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (6)
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CommBank Community Grants Program
This program, delivered through the CommBank Staff Foundation, awards grants to community organisations across Australia. It supports initiatives focused on areas such as mental health, homelessness, education, disability inclusion, regional resilience, children's health, and support for First Nations Peoples, migrants, and refugees.
CommBank Staff Foundation Community Grants Program
The CommBank Staff Foundation Community Grants Program provides $20,000 grants to Australian community organisations for initiatives addressing social challenges. These initiatives often focus on areas such as youth mental health, homelessness, disability inclusion, education, regional resilience, Indigenous Australians, and environmental matters. Organisations are nominated by CommBank employees, and staff donations are matched by the bank.
CommBank Community Grants program
The CommBank Community Grants program provides $20,000 grants to 180 community organisations across Australia annually. These grants aim to strengthen local resilience, inclusion, and wellbeing, supporting initiatives in areas such as mental health, homelessness, education, disability inclusion, regional resilience, and youth development. Organisations are nominated by CommBank staff members.
Commonwealth Bank Staff Community Fund Community Grants (Youth-focused)
This program invites applications from youth-focused community organizations across Australia to support the health and well-being of Australian youth up to 21 years old.
Community Grants
Following the passions of CommBank staff by supporting hundreds of organisations across Australia
CommBank Community Grants
The CommBank Staff Foundation's annual program awards $20,000 grants to community organisations across Australia, supporting local initiatives in areas such as mental health, homelessness, disability inclusion, education, and regional resilience.
Program History (4)
Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.
CommBank Community Grants program
The CommBank Community Grants program provides $20,000 grants to 180 community organisations across Australia annually. These grants aim to strengthen local resilience, inclusion, and wellbeing, supporting.
Commonwealth Bank Staff Community Fund Community Grants (Youth-focused)
This program invites applications from youth-focused community organizations across Australia to support the health and well-being of Australian youth up to 21 years old.
CommBank Community Grants
The CommBank Staff Foundation's annual program awards $20,000 grants to community organisations across Australia, supporting local initiatives in areas such as mental health, homelessness, disability inclusion,.
CommBank Staff Foundation Community Grants Program
The CommBank Staff Foundation Community Grants Program provides $20,000 grants to Australian community organisations for initiatives addressing social challenges. These initiatives often focus on areas such as youth.