Greater Shepparton Connected Community

Greater Shepparton Connected Community

Inc

Grants

Program

Greater Shepparton connected Community Inc

Grants Program

Grant Guidelines & Application Conditions

The Program will offer grants to benefit charitable and not-for-profit organizations for the benefit of the Community.

Objectives:

The Community Grants Program is administered by Greater Shepparton connected Community Inc

and made possible by the generous support of Shepparton Bendigo Bank® Branch.

The Community Grants Program is designed to:

Make better, targeted use of funds that are responsive to community needs

Provide a simpler application process

To enable us to be more responsive to the needs of communities

What can be funded?

Charitable and Not-For-Profit Organizations can apply for projects and activities which offer clear public benefit for communities. Contributing to their development in building social capital, community welfare, environmental, health, education or cultural areas

Applications must be from groups in the Shepparton area

How to Apply

In order to apply for a grant the application form contained in this document must be completed. Signed copy of the application, along with any supporting documentation must be forwarded to

Attention of Glenn Irvine c\o MB+M Business Solutions 23 Nixon Street , Shepparton Vic 3630

Enquiries can be made by:

Emailing

If your application is successful, you will be required to:

o  Make an appropriate acknowledgement of the funding source/s for the project.

o  Complete an evaluation form at the end of the project.

The bank will not be involved in the day-to-day management of the project and will have no ownership of the project.

Application checklist

Have you?

Included a copy of your ABN number (If applicable)

Included a copy of supporting evidence

Included a signed letter of support from Intermediary (if applicable)

Provided completed copy of your application

Grant Application Form

Organization Name:
Organizational Head & Title
Postal Address:
Suburb
State / Post Code
Contact Person:
Name
Position Held
Daytime Phone Number:
Mobile:
Email:
ABN
Are you partnering with an intermediary organization for this application*? YES NO
If yes, please provide their name, address and ABN details?
*Please provide a signed copy of letter of support and a copy of the organization’s endorsements
Is this organization or group registered for GST? YES NO
Is your organization or group incorporated? YES NO

Priority Area your Application Supports

o  Families

o  children

o  youth initiatives

o  community capacity building projects

o  community welfare

o  environmental

o  health

o  education

o  cultural areas

This application will be considered in accordance with the Greater Shepparton Connected Communities Inc Policy with particular reference to the Boards discretion on the allocation of funds and the consideration of each submission on its merits.

1/ WHAT DOES YOUR ORGANISATION DO?

(Please provide mission, major programs, number of members, how does it benefit the community? Any other relevant information)

2/ WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE THE GRANT FOR?

(What is your project? How essential is it to the operations of your group?)

3/ HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? Please provide a detailed project budget

(Is it part of a bigger project? Who else have you sought funds from? It is preferable to have some input from your group toward the project) Attach another page for the budget if necessary.

Budget Item / $ Community Bank Funding / $ Other Funding Sources
In-kind Donations etc.
Eg: labour- 7hrs@$25/hr / $……
Total amount: / $ / $

Include: wages

Labour

Materials

Fees

4/ WHEN WILL THE PROJECT HAPPEN?

(Expected date that this project would become operational and then completed)

START DATE COMPLETION DATE

5/ WHAT IS THE LONG TERM BENEFIT TO YOUR GROUP?

(eg: more participants, community involvement, further funding etc)

6/ IN WHAT WAY WILL YOUR ORGANISATION RECOGNISE THE GREATER SHEPPARTON CONNECTED COMMUNITIES?

(eg :photo/article in paper/newsletter.)

6b/ HOW WOULD YOU PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GREATER SHEPPARTON CONNECTED COMMUNITIES INC TO PRESENT TO YOUR MEMBERS?

(eg: invite to meeting/open day)

7/ IS THERE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION YOU WOULD LIKE US TO KNOW PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF YOUR APPLICATION?

Please attach anything else you believe will assist us in evaluating your application for funding.

Supporting Documentation – please ensure you have attached or completed

o  Project Budget & quotes
o  Any other relevant information (please specify) (e.g. Annual Reports, Promotional Materials, Letters of Support)
o  Copy of ABN number or details of auspice organization (if applicable)
o  Copy of completed application without guidelines

Does your organization have a Shepparton Bendigo Bank® account for direct credit should your application be successful?

YES NO

Name of Account:

BSB: Account Number:

I/We acknowledge and understand that all applications become the property of Greater Shepparton Connected Communities I/We agree/disagree that Greater Shepparton Connected Communities Inc may provide this application to other potential funding sources.

Signed

Name/ Title Date

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