Deadline: 22-Oct-21
The RACQ Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Community Grant Program to assist community organisations throughout Queensland to get back on their feet after natural disasters.
RACQ Foundation helps impacted community groups recover from flooding, weather events, drought, bushfire and other natural disasters.
Through its Community Grant Program RACQ Foundation gives community groups, charities and sporting clubs the opportunity to rebuild after cyclones, severe storms, bushfires and drought.
RACQ is owned by members, which means they can do more for the Queensland community, helping however they can in tough times.
- $1,026,953 Funding approved for community groups in 2020
- +$9.2 million Distributed to 293 community groups and clubs since inception in 2011
- 213 Communities helped with the assistance programs
Eligibility Criteria
If you are a community organisation in Queensland impacted by natural disasters or drought you can apply online for community grant.
Application Checklist
Before starting your online application form, make sure you have thought through the details of your project. Such as:
- Who are you? Think of the organisation or charity.
- What is your background and what are your usual activities?
- What are the numbers of your volunteers and/or staff?
- What do you want to do with the grant?
- How do you plan on doing the project?
- What are the costs involved and the budget of the project?
- What happens after the project is completed?
- Are there any other sources of funding for your project?
Criteria
- Proof of your not-for-profit status:
- ABN or incorporation number; and/or
- ACNC Number
- Project budget – a breakdown of the project costs and details
- Annual report – a copy of your most recent annual report (preferably audited)
- GST status – include details if your organisation is registered for GST
- DGR status – if your organisation has Deductable Gift Recipient status, attach either a copy of the letter of endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office or a copy of your status
- Photographs / drawings – please included to show how the weather event impacted your organisation and any damage or the proposed project
- Proof of tenure – if your application relates to the reconstruction, replacement or repair of real estate, please provide proof of tenure (e.g. copy of certificate of title, lease and license agreement). If you do not own the land, please provide copies/details of the landowner’s consent to the works
- Insurance – if your project is in relation to equipment and/or property to be replaced or repaired, please provide evidence of any insurance in relation to the equipment and/or property. Please provide copies of any correspondence in relation to claims relating to the repair and replacement of the equipment or property
- Quotes – where appropriate, successful applicants will need to provide a quote to demonstrate that the project or works represents value for money
- APPROVALS – please provide copies of all local authority and other approvals required to conduct any works, if required
- Grants and government assistance programs – please provide details of any successful grant applications or government assistance received in relation to the project.
For more information, visit https://www.racq.com.au/about/community-and-sponsorships/racq-foundation