Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The Wellington Shire Council is inviting applications for Team/Community Group Sponsorship Program.
The Quick Response Grant scheme aims to fulfil community need by providing a quick turnaround for funding and provides an option for the community to access funding outside the Community Assistance Grant timeline. This scheme supports the delivery of outcomes that have positive impact on the wider Wellington community. Eligible projects submitted under this program will be assessed within two weeks.
Funding Information
- Up to $1,500.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants are available to not for profit community or sports group operating in the Wellington Shire. Schools are not eligible, although they could be partners in projects.
- The activity or event must be officially recognised by a national/international governing body or peak body in the field.
- Application forms must be completed and returned 3 weeks prior to the commencement date of your project. You will be notified in writing of the outcome of your grant 10 business days after the submission date. Once you receive confirmation it can take six working weeks to receive funding. Applications will be accepted a maximum of 3 months prior to the event or activity.
- Applicants will be eligible for one Quick Response Grant over a 12-month period. Applicants who have previously been successful in receiving Council funding will need to have completed all acquittals and have previously complied with Council requirements
- Applications must be on a current and correct form. Applications must be completed in full and have sufficient evidence to make a reasonable assessment of the application.
- Applicants are required to list the financial contribution being made by themselves or others to participate in the event or activity.
- A representative of the Team or Community group will be required to sign the application form and will be accountable for managing and acquitting the funds.
- Successful applicants will be required to sign a Funding Agreement, which includes the conditions of grant funding. You may also be asked to comply with additional conditions
- Applicants must attach a copy of confirmation of participation in the event activity eg, letter of offer, letter from organisation holding the activity, membership details. 10. Acknowledgment must be given for the support provided by the Wellington Shire Council in any public relations opportunities undertaken by the funded individual.
- Applicants must be willing to brief Council on their activity if they are successful in receiving funding.
- The applicant must spend the grant funding as detailed in the application unless written approval of Council is obtained prior to any variation.
- The applicant will be required to reimburse the Wellington Shire Council the full amount awarded if:
- The applicant withdraws from the activity or is no longer able to participate. • The activity is cancelled.
- Should it be found that any of the information in the application form was incorrect or misleading?
- Non-compliance with the Funding Agreement.
- You will be notified in writing of the outcome of your grant. You are welcome to contact the Grants officer for further feedback.
- Participation in activities that may be perceived to portray a negative image eg, association with alcohol, gambling or smoking are not eligible. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
- Applications deemed to be for commercial benefit will be considered ineligible. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis. This will include applications where the main beneficiary is a business/es.
- Unsuccessful applications will be ineligible to apply for the same project in the future, unless otherwise advised.
- The Wellington Shire reserves the right to refuse funding. Once the allocated funds are exhausted during a funding period, no additional funding will be available for sponsorship within that set period.
- Funding must not be regarded as a recurrent commitment from council.
- Council encourages the sharing of resources in the community as a way of creating partnerships. If Council is aware of an alternative option to you, they will recommend it as an alternative to funding.
- Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Human Rights principles as outlined in the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic) and has referred to Council’s Human Rights Policy to develop the QRG Guidelines and Assessment Criteria.
For more information, visit Team/Community Group.