COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
GRANTS PROGRAM
YOUTH GRANT 2017/2018 APPLICATION FORM
INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION

APPLICATION / REGISTRATION INFORMATION
ENQUIRIES AND APPLICATION / REGISTRATION FORMS TO:
Renmark Paringa Council –
PO Box 730
61 Eighteenth Street, Renmark SA 5341
Phone: 08 8580 3000
Fax: 08 8580 3030
Email:
OVERVIEW:
  1. Please refer to “Community Development Grants Program Grant Guidelines and Information for Applicants” prior to completing this form. (included in this document)
  2. Please do not staple applications, also there is no need to use display folders as Councils record department will only have to dismantle them.
  3. If you have any queries/comments regarding completing this application form please contact Community Services Staff on 8580 3000.
  4. Supporting documentation must be attached from the event organiser/coordinator confirming the applicants selection/attendance at the event.
  5. Youth Grants are open all year round (financial year).
PROCEDURE:
  1. Applications must be completed electronically (handwritten applications will not be accepted). The application is to be submitted by post or hand delivered:
Council Office:
Renmark Paringa Council, 61 Eighteenth Street, Renmark
Postal Address:
Renmark Paringa Council, PO Box 730, Renmark SA 5341
SECTION 1: INDIVIDUAL FUNDING APPLICATION
Name of Applicant:
Residential Address of
Applicant:
Postal Address of
Applicant:
Home Phone:
Mobile Phone:
Email Address:
Date of Birth:
Age:
School:
Are you Employed? / YES: / NO:
If yes, what is your
employment status?
Are you receiving an
Educational Allowance or
Grant: / YES: / NO:
Details of Event
Attending:
Date/s of Event:
Location of Event:
Council Contribution
Requested:
Source of other funds:
Individual Sponsorship:
Is the Club/Organisation
receiving commercial
sponsorship:
Have you received
funding through Renmark
Paringa Council Youth\
Grants in previous years?
If yes, which year/s?
SECTION 2: DECLARATION
Applicant Signature:
Parent/Guardian
Signature:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Date:
SECTION 3: OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received:
Incoming Mail
Registration Number:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
GRANTS PROGRAM
YOUTH GRANT 2017/2018 APPLICATION FORM
INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION

OVERVIEW

  • Youth Grants are open all year round (financial year) until all funding has been allocated.
  • ALL grant application forms and acquittal & evaluation forms are to be completed electronically. No handwritten applications will be accepted! Once completed, print off, sign and submit to Council with all relevant supporting documentation.

SECTION 1: FUNDING AVAILABLE:

Individual Funding – Individuals representing their Club/Group/Organisation, the sponsorship amount shall be:

  • Up to a maximum of $100 per person if events are held within South Australia;
  • Up to a maximum of $200 per person if events are held interstate;
  • Up to a maximum of $400 per person if events are held overseas

Team Funding (for 3 or more participants) – please refer to Team Application.

SECTION 2: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

To be eligible for sponsorship, applicants need to be:

  • A resident of the Renmark Paringa Council district;
  • Participating in events representing the District, State or the Country within South Australia, Australia or internationally, for example:
  • Sport & Recreation
  • Performing Arts – eg dance, theatre, drama
  • Visual Arts
  • Debating, Youth Parliament
  • Culture & Heritage
  • Music
  • Environment
  • Aged 24 years or under at the time of the event

Conditions:

  • Only one application per person per 12 month (financial year) period.
  • Council requests that applications be received as early as possible but no later than 2 weeks prior to the event.
  • Applications must be received on the standard proforma.
  • Approval is subject to annual budgetary limitations.
  • Sponsorship will not be available to applications whose club receives substantial commercial sponsorship.
  • Other criteria at the discretion of Council.

SECTION 3: ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

Any activity or event that develops the skills and experience of Renmark Paringa youth.

**Please Note: Council will assess projects on their merits. This decision is made at the discretion of Council.

SECTION 4: NOTIFICATION PROCESS:

All applications will receive a receipt notification and will be advised of the outcome (successful or unsuccessful).

Feedback will be provided upon request.

SECTION 5: ACCOUNTABILITY:

5.1Funds must be used for the purpose for which they were granted.

5.2Successful applicants must submit a letter of thanks to Council for their financial assistance before payment will be made.

SECTION 6: RECOGNITION OF RENMARK PARINGA COUNCIL:

Successful applicants must submit a letter of thanks to Council for their financial assistance.

SECTION 7: PROCEDURE FOR PAYMENT OF GRANTS:

Successful applicants will be paid by EFT after the event and receipt of a letter of thanks to Council.