Deadline: 1-Oct-22
The Camden Council is pleased to launch the applications for its Community Sponsorship Grant that provides encouragement and support to community based groups, organisations and individuals by supplementing funds their own activities through either in-kind or monetary funding.
Council recognises the contribution of individuals and locally based groups and organisations to the development of community spirit and the provision of community events.
Conditions of Sponsorship
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The following conditions apply to all outgoing sponsorship allocated through the Community Sponsorship Program:
- To use the sponsorship for the purpose approved;
- To notify Council and seek approval for any changes to the event for which sponsorship has been approved. If the event is cancelled or modified without approval, Council reserves the right to seek full reimbursement of funds; and
- To ensure acknowledgment of Council is included in all promotional material.
Eligibility Criteria
- Written applications will be considered from not-for-profit groups, organisations or individuals seeking to organise an event/activity/service within the Camden LGA that has demonstrable benefit to the wider community.
- Festivals, special events and activities that will enhance and promote community wellbeing, the lifestyle of residents and provide a service to the resident or business community of the Camden LGA.
- Organisations that encourage economic and/or tourism opportunities within the Camden LGA.
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Successful applicants must sign and comply with a Sponsorship Agreement, which includes the requirement for:
- Acknowledgement of Council (including logo) equivalent to other similar amount sponsors and/or stated within Council's Sponsorship Agreement;
- The applicant to obtain and comply with all certificates and approvals required by law in order to hold the proposed event;
- Council to have the opportunity to display banners (if deemed appropriate) and as supplied by Council at events.
- Invitation extended to Council representative to be present where applicable.
- Sponsorship is not to vary from the purpose under which it was granted without the written approval of Council.
- A written evaluation to be provided within three (3) months of the conclusion of the event.
Ineligible
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The following events or activities will not be considered for funding:
- Fetes (schools may be considered only if costs are incurred to comply with Council regulations for eg: traffic management plan);
- Political events;
- Any event with sponsorship assessed as actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest between Council and the applicant or another sponsoring individual or organisation for such event;
- Any event which is assessed as a risk management cost to Council; and
- Applicants who have received sponsorship from Council will be ineligible for further sponsorship funding if all requirements of the previous sponsorship, including reporting, have not been satisfactorily complied with and finalised.
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Additionally, applications that meet the criteria for other Council grants will not be funded. These grants include:
- Community Small Grants Program
- Special Achievers Program
- Civic Centre Cultural Performance Subsidy
- Emergency Relief Funds
- Donations for Charitable Purposes Program
- Annual Subsidy.
Assessment of Applicant
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Eligible applicants will be prioritised according to the following assessment criteria:
- An event which encompasses the community of the whole of the Camden LGA;
- Local general community event (suburb based – a community event held in a particular suburb with the aim of bringing together the whole of the community of that suburb and opportunity for beyond);
- Sporting events of State or National significance held within the Camden LGA
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In assessing applications, the Committee will also consider the following criteria:
- The event's social and economic benefit to the community;
- Amount of funding being sourced;
- Anticipated level of appeal to the general wider community;
- The expected outcomes of the event;
- Demonstrated need for funding;
- Demonstrated financial capacity and responsibility of applicant;
- Availability of other funding sources, and appropriateness of the event; and the
- Level or recognition that Council will receive in response to any sponsorship provided.
In order to maximise community participation in sponsored events, applicants are encouraged to make attendance of their event free to the general public. All sponsorship will be considered on a one-off basis and no guarantee is made for future sponsorship beyond the term described in the Sponsorship Agreement.
Note: A previous sponsorship does not indicate a commitment to future sponsorship by Council. All applications will be ranked, Low, Medium, High as a basis for consideration by Council.
For more information, visit Community Sponsorship Program.
For more information, visit https://www.camden.nsw.gov.au/community/grants/community-sponsorship-program/