Minor and Major Community Grants Program

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You must be able to answer 'Yes' to the below checklist before starting your application. This could require you to do some research and check some specifications first.

CHECKLIST

Have you fully read and understood the relevant guidelines? *

Are you a Wakefield based not-for-profit community organisation? *

Are you able to demonstrate alignment to Wakefield 2030? *

Is your group covered by insurance? *

Is your project/activity inclusive and accessible?

Have you taken the current COVID restrictions into consideration? * Check the current restrictions on the SA Health website.

SECTION 2 - Project Details

Which grant are you applying for? Major grant applicants must also complete section 4

Minor Grant up to $2,000
Major grant $2,001 - $25,000

Title of the project

Brief description of the project and what you're applying for?

What is the anticipated commencement date of your project? Please note: Grants between $0 - $10,000 must be completed and acquitted within 12 months. Grants between $10,001-$25,000 must be completed and acquitted within 18 months.

What is the anticipated completion dates of your project? Please note: Grants between $0 - $10,000 must be completed and acquitted within 12 months. Grants between $10,001-$25,000 must be completed and acquitted within 18 months.

How will this project benefit the Wakefield community? (List expected outcomes)

Has your organisation engaged with the community about this project taking place? If yes, how did you engage and what was the response?

How will this funding assist your organisation?

Does this project provide low/no cost involvement?

How will this project be promoted and accessible to people with disability?

Is your organisation clear on the roles within your group that will be responsible for the delivery of this project/activity? Please detail key project participants/roles

Does your organisation have the ability to deliver the project/activity within the timeframe outlined in your commencement and completion date?

Will this project be carried out with other organisations or with the assistance of volunteers? *

If yes, what will their role/contribution be?

Please outline how this project/activity aligns to the Wakefield 2030 Community Plan – vision, themes, key strategies and/or priority actions Liveable Communities – activities that enhance the quality of life for our community. Thriving Region – activities that encourage economic growth and development. Sustainable Future – activities that support sustainability in the use of waste, water and energy, or promote and enhance the environment. Please explain alignment:

SECTION 3 - Finance

What is the total amount sought for this project? *

What will these funds be put towards? (please include itemised list dollar amounts for each item) *

What is your organisation’s financial contribution towards this project? *Refer to guidelines for weighting and in-kind preferences

What is your organisation’s total in-kind contribution to this project? *

External grant funds contribution to this project* (if applicable)

Project cost overall?

SECTION 4 - Further information – MAJOR GRANTS ONLY (ie $2,001-$25,000)

Please explain how this project/activity will meet the community’s needs or fill a known gap?

Please explain how this project/activity will benefit the broader Wakefield community? (how many residents do you expect will benefit from this project?)

Please explain how this project/activity will encourage high levels of participation?

Does your organisation have the ability to deliver and acquit the project/activity within 18 months?

Has your organisation considered how you will acknowledge Council’s contribution in communications relating to the project/activity?

Please demonstrate your organisation’s need for grant funding? (could this project go ahead without the funds)

For grant applications of $10,001-$25,000 please attach: for these applications to be eligible each box must be ticked or leave blank (if not applicable) and have the corresponding document attached to this document. Please ensure you read the guidelines.

A project plan showing achievable milestones (within 12 months)
Any relevant plans/drawings if the application is for upgrading or major maintenance
A copy of relevant community group minutes demonstrating project support
If applicable, evidence that relevant approvals (e.g. planning and building) can be obtained
At least two written quotations for project elements (where relevant). It is understood that there is occasionally some difficulty with obtaining two quotes, but every effort must be made and submitted - local suppliers/contractors preferred
Annual financial statements for the past two financial years showing the organisation has the capacity to deliver the project
Evidence that your organisation has applied for other relevant Australian, State Government or other community grant funding.
A detailed project budget showing income and expenditure

Attach files Maximum upload of 10 files.

Please upload landowner consent here

SECTION 5 - Declaration

Declaration *

I hereby certify that I have been authorised to prepare and submit this application on behalf of the above-mentioned group or organisation and that the information contained in the application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Title

Given name

Family name

Position held

Date of submission *

Day Month Year

Title Witnessed by (must also be an office bearer of the applicant organisation):

Given Name

Family name

Position held

Date *

Day Month Year

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