Next Chapter Innovation 2026

At CommBank, we believe in a brighter future for all. That’s why we have CommBank Next Chapter, a bank-wide commitment to help end financial abuse and support people on their road to long-term financial independence.

As part of this commitment and through Next Chapter Innovation we want to partner with organisations to support innovative approaches to the prevention, identification and response to financial abuse of older people. Our goal is to support projects over a 12-month duration, commencing January 2027.

Apply today to become a Next Chapter Innovation Partner and receive $100,000 or $200,000 in funding together with a range of other support including access to executive support and mentoring.

Applications must be for a new or existing project, rather than service delivery and cannot be used to fund a salary or wage.

Applications are now open and close 11.59pm AEDT 2 November 2026. CommBank will notify organisations directly if this date is extended.

Please email nextchapter@cba.com.au if you have any problems completing or submitting the Application Form.

Please note that all amounts quoted in this Application and any related document or correspondence are inclusive of any applicable goods and services tax (GST).

To be eligible to apply for Next Chapter Innovation, each organisation must:

• Be an Australian-based charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission OR a company registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations OR an established social enterprise that holds a current Social Traders Certification, which delivers programs that drive positive impact, supports social issues and strengthens the wellbeing of communities.
• Have an Australian Business Number (ABN).
• Operate and direct funding received under Next Chapter Innovation to Australian-based programs.
• Hold a current bank account in Australia in its own name. (It does not need to be a Commonwealth Bank account).
• Nominate one organisation to be the primary applicant for the purpose of the grant (if part of a consortium).
• Be able to deliver the project within 12 months of receiving funding.
• Demonstrate that the project will support the prevention, identification and/or response to financial abuse of older people.

The Next Chapter Innovation program is NOT available:

• to applicants who are individuals; or
• where the Bank identifies a conflict of interest, a financial crime risk or a risk to the Bank's reputation, image or brand; or
• to organisations or projects with political objectives; or
• where an organisation or any of its directors or officeholders are or have been subject to adverse findings e.g., an enforceable undertaking, a banning or disqualification order, certain adverse court judgments, civil penalties or criminal convictions.

Please note: organisations do not need to be Commonwealth Bank customers or have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status in order to apply.

By submitting an application, you confirm that you have read and agree to be bound by the Next Chapter Innovation Guidelines.