At the end of September 2009, UYCEL had invested more than one million dollars into community projects and paid  $288,000 in dividends to shareholders.

A cornerstone of the Community Bank® model is the return of profits to the community. Upper Yarra Community Enterprise does this by way of Community Grants and sponsorships.

Applications for Community Grants are received twice a year, closing at the end of February and August.

In broad terms a grant is defined as - Funds provided (after a formal submission to the Company) to meet the specific needs of a Not-For-Profit organisation.

Click here to download a grant application form in Word format (.doc)

Sponsorship proposals are welcomed throughout the year; a response can be expected within six weeks of the proposal.

Sponsorship is defined as - A mutually beneficial arrangement whereby funds are provided to a club, event, or organisation in return for publicity eg. Naming rights, signage, and other brand building exposure.

Click here to download a sponsorship proposal form in Word format

Sponsorships are reviewed according to a set criteria. Click here to view the sponsorship review criteria