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P&N Bank customers can nominate people in need or eligible not-for-profit organisations for consideration for funding support via the P&N Bank Empowerment Grants. The program is made up of two streams:

Empowering People

Assisting and empowering Western Australians who are in financial crisis or have basic needs that are not being met.

Empowering Communities

Assisting and empowering Western Australian not-for-profits striving for equity and those working in disability and accessibility; mental health; poverty and homelessness; and domestic violence.

Ready to nominate?

Formerly known as Helping &nds, this program helps empower individuals, couples and families who are in financial crisis or have basic needs that are not being met.

Nominees may be facing challenges, such as:

  • Domestic and family violence
  • Unexpected medical expenses after an illness diagnosis or accident
  • Poverty and homelessness
  • Facing financial disadvantage due to physical or mental health issues

P&N Bank customers can nominate someone for financial assistance at any time of the year.

The person you nominate does not need to bank with us.

Before submitting a nomination, please ensure you read the information listed under What you need to know, in addition to the Terms & Conditions.

Nominate a person or family

This program offers funding to support inclusive Western Australian charities and not-for-profits dedicated to promoting equity and assisting those dealing with significant social challenges. Focus areas include:

  • Diversity, equity and inclusion (e.g. gender equity, cultural equity, reconciliation, LGBTQIA+ support)
  • Disability and accessibility
  • Mental health
  • Poverty and homelessness
  • Domestic and family violence

Nominations: Submission can be made year-round, exclusively by P&N members. Please ensure you read the Terms & Conditions before submitting a nomination.

Funding budget: A total of $60,000 is allocated annually to this program.

Funding rounds: Held bi-annually – round one, June ($30,000) and round two, December ($30,000).

How it works: P&N Bank shortlists eligible nominations. The shortlisted not-for-profits are then presented to members for voting. The following amounts are awarded based on the number of votes received:

  • $15,000 – First place (most votes)
  • $10,000 – Second place
  • $5,000 – Third place
Nominate a not-for-profit

What you need to know

Anyone who has been a P&N Bank customer for a minimum of six months can nominate in both categories.

The person or not-for-profit organisation you nominate does not have to be a customer of P&N Bank.

Applications for Empowering People will be assessed by P&N Bank within four weeks.

Applications for Empowering Communities (not-for-profits) will be assessed by P&N Bank for consideration for the program’s bi-annual funding rounds, with short-listed organisations available for customers to vote on via the P&N Bank website.

All nominations are subject to Terms & Conditions:

View Terms & Conditions for Empowering People
View Terms & Conditions for Empowering Communities (not-for-profits)