Deadline: 14-Apr-24
Applications are now open for SA Power Networks’ Community Grants program which has been created to assist communities to empower themselves and make a tangible difference in their local area.
The SA Power Networks Community Grants program provides one-off grants to assist communities to empower themselves and make a tangible difference in their local area.
Funding Information
- Applications are welcome from organisations, registered charities, schools, or community groups for a grant amount of up to $5,000.
What can they fund with a Community Grant?
- Through SA Power Networks Community Grants, they are seeking to empower activities, programs or events which will help make a positive impact in one or both of the following areas:
- Growing a sustainable SA
- Supporting innovation for future growth
What can’t they fund with a Community Grant?
- SA Power Networks Community Grants cannot fund:
- individuals, commercial businesses and government entities
- activities outside South Australia
- activities which have already been completed prior to the Application Period
- organisations or activities which do not reflect SA Power Networks values
- organisations or activities which do not reflect local community standards
- activities which denigrate or exclude members of the community
- activities which are or could be perceived to be unsafe or cause harm to people, animals or the environment
- political or religious pursuits
- organisations or activities associated with gambling, drugs or alcohol
- organisations, individuals or bodies unwilling to provide sufficient details on the proposed program.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for and receive an SA Power Networks Community Grant, applicants must:
- Be an incorporated not-for-profit organisation (endorsed by the Australian Tax Office with Deductible Gift Recipient status), registered charity, school or community group with a registered Australian Business Number (ABN).
- Deliver an activity, event or program within 12 months of the date of application, within South Australia that supports the local community.
- Agree to share activity outcomes with SA Power Networks, in the form of photographs or short videos, written updates and a short acquittal upon activity completion.
- Agree to SA Power Networks promoting you and the activity your grant supports on SA Power Networks websites, social media, through annual reports and other channels.
- Be open to SA Power Networks participating in the activity and related promotional activities, and
- Hold a current bank account in Australia in its name.
For more information, visit SA Power Networks.