Deadline: 31-Mar-21
The City of Launceston is seeking applications for its Community Grants Program Round 2 to support community projects held within the City of Launceston municipality which result in community, social, cultural and environmental benefits for the Launceston community.
Funding Information
- Applications for grants can be made for amounts from $1,000 and up to $5,000 (plus GST if applicable).
Funding Limitations
Where Council will not provide funding assistance:
- Projects held outside the City of Launceston municipality;
- Projects that have commenced or completed;
- Projects that have been funded within the current financial year are not eligible for further funding in the same financial year;
- Projects already receiving funding from another City of Launceston funding program;
- Projects where the applicant is co-contributing less than 20% towards the project. (Cocontribution can be either in-kind or financial).
- Projects utilising council assets without the relevant approvals to enable the project to proceed;
- Projects that are considered to be the core business of the applicant organisation;
- Ongoing administration costs that are not related to the project;
- Ongoing plant and equipment costs, e.g. machinery, office equipment/computers, sporting equipment;
- Capital or operational costs, e.g. renovations, building permits, rates and general running costs; Events e.g. fun runs, festivals, theatre/dance productions, exhibitions.
- For organisations with multiple (more than one) project applications per Community Grant (Organisation) funding round.
Eligibility Criteria
- Community and/or not for profit organizations that are recognized legal entities, such as an incorporated organization. Community and/or not for profit organisations that are unincorporated may also be eligible, if they are auspiced by an incorporated organisation or other legal entity.
- You also must provide an Australian Business Number (ABN) or a completed Statement by a Supplier form. If entering into an auspicing arrangement, you must include a written letter from the auspicing body confirming that they are willing to auspice your project. Please note should funding be approved for the project, Council will enter into a funding agreement with the auspicing body.
Who can’t apply?
- Individuals; commercial or profit making organizations; universities; federal, state and local government agencies and bodies (including government business enterprises, schools and school agencies e.g. parents and friends associations).
- Organizations who have not met the conditions of a previous City of Launceston grant or sponsorship e.g. not provided an acquittal report within the required timeframe. Organisations with a long term outstanding debt to the City of Launceston.
For more information, visit https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Community/Sponsorship-and-Grants/Community-Grants