It's that time of the year again - time for bold ideas for your club, group or community project to get that much needed helping hand.

Bendigo Bank has opened for submissions and applications for the Community Bank Western Riverina 2025 Community Grants

For more information and for specific application details, visit https://www.bendigobank.com.au/community/foundation/community-grants/

An impressive $227,000 in grants were awarded to projects in the region through the implementation in 2024.

In past years, Bendigo Bank Hay Branch has been a part of instrumental projects in the community, such as providing essential donations to the Hay Pool revitalisation, and purchasing a car for Haydays Retirement Hostel, so the elderly could have modern and safe transportation.