People First Bank Foundation Update 2025-2026
A year of impact: $500k, 668 volunteer hours and so much more.
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Grant applications are now open
People First Bank Foundation Grants
People First Grant - 1 x $80,000
Growing Stronger Communities Grants – 7 x $20,000
- Supporting people experiencing challenges such as domestic violence, child abuse, homelessness, and food insecurity;
- Supporting health care (physical and mental) services for vulnerable people and their families; and
- Supporting young people experiencing barriers to access equitable education.
Key dates
Key dates
28th September 2026
Grant applications open to eligible charities
23rd October 2026
Grant applications close
Early December 2026
All grant applicants notified
How to apply
Latest news
Supporting Leadership on the Darling Downs
Through the Weis Community Fund, we’re proud to support leadership pathways that strengthen the Darling Downs.
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Impact of Giving - 2025
More than 40 charities across Australia have been able to expand their life-changing services and help more people in serious need, thanks to funding in 2025 from the People First Bank Foundation.
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Supporting Backpacks 4 SA Kids
Join Anna Meares OAM and Kyle Chalmers OAM as they share their extraordinary stories of strength, grit, and leadership.
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Donate a mobile phone at any People First Bank branch
You can now donate old mobile phones at any People First Bank branch to support victims of domestic violence
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We've donated over $1million to 68 charities
Since awarding our first $10,000 grant in 2020, we have now provided over $1,000,000 in support to 68 charities.
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Welcome to our new board members!
The People First Bank Foundation Board has been strengthened with the recent addition of Michael Töns and Darren Stephens.
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Charities invited to share in $40,000 in grants
Charities are invited to share in $40,000 in grants from the Weis Community Fund.
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Join us for a unique business fundraising lunch with special guest speakers.
People First Foundation Limited ATF People First Bank Foundation ABN 79 297 317 699. Registered under the Collections Act 1966 (QLD). People First Bank Foundation may be referred to as The Foundation across this website. The Foundation is not an authorised deposit-taking institution and its obligations do not represent deposits or other liabilities of Heritage and People’s Choice Limited (People First Bank). People First Bank's support of the Foundation is limited to operational costs, donation amounts and in-kind employee and charity partner support.
