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FirstRand Foundation Contact Details
FirstRand Foundation grant queries go to social.investing@firstrand.co.za, and funding applications are made on FirstRand’s online grant portal. The foundation, set up in 1998, is the corporate social investment vehicle of the FirstRand group, which includes FNB, RMB and WesBank.
FirstRand Foundation contact details at a glance
| Route | Details |
|---|---|
| FirstRand foundations social investing (grant queries) | social.investing@firstrand.co.za |
| Grant application portal (check eligibility, sign up, apply, track) | grantapplication.firstrand.co.za |
| FirstRand group switchboard | 011 282 8000 |
| Physical address | 4 Merchant Place, Corner Fredman Drive and Rivonia Road, Sandton 2196 |
| Postal address | PO Box 650149, Benmore 2010 |
Official contact channels
Email social.investing@firstrand.co.za with grant questions or to report a problem with the portal. This is a team inbox. Applications themselves must go through the grant application portal. The FirstRand group switchboard, 011 282 8000, is the general line for the group.
What this organisation provides
The FirstRand Foundation receives 1% of FirstRand’s annual net profit after tax, excluding Aldermore and broader Africa. It pays out through two trusts: the FirstRand Foundation Trust for public benefit organisations, and the FirstRand Trust for section 18A(1)(a) projects.
Its focus areas are:
- Thriving and resilient communities
- Quality education for children aged 4 to 13
- Capacity building
- Financial inclusion
The same portal also handles the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation (FREF), a BEE ownership trust.
Address and operating information
FirstRand’s head office is at 4 Merchant Place, Corner Fredman Drive and Rivonia Road, Sandton 2196. Post goes to PO Box 650149, Benmore 2010. No office hours are published for the foundation.
Support and escalation routes
To apply for funding:
- Check your eligibility on the grant portal.
- Explore the focus areas, then sign up and complete applicant registration.
- Wait for the email confirming your profile is approved, then log in.
- Search the available grants, submit the application form and track its status.
For problems along the way, email social.investing@firstrand.co.za. More foundations and NPOs are in our non-profits hub.
Frequently asked questions
How do I contact the FirstRand Foundation?
Email social.investing@firstrand.co.za.
How do I apply for FirstRand Foundation funding?
Register and apply on grantapplication.firstrand.co.za once your profile is approved.
What does the FirstRand Foundation fund?
Thriving and resilient communities, quality education for ages 4 to 13, capacity building and financial inclusion.
How is the FirstRand Foundation funded?
It receives 1% of FirstRand’s annual net profit after tax, excluding Aldermore and broader Africa.
Sources
- FirstRand Foundation, firstrand.co.za/foundations/firstrand-foundation/, read 27 September 2026
- FirstRand, Contact, firstrand.co.za/contact/, read 27 September 2026
- FirstRand grant application portal, About, grantapplication.firstrand.co.za/Home/About, read 27 September 2026