SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION - FOR ALL APPLICATIONS
If the applicant is a newly formed group then the following must be attached to the application:
- A budget showing the projected income and expenses for the group for a minimum of one year.
- A copy of the most recent meeting minutes - these must be signed by the Chairperson/President.
- A copy of the groups Trust Deed/Constitution or Certificate of Incorporation.
If the group has been in existence for more than a year the following must be attached:
- The Group’s Annual Report/Chair’s report/AGM minutes. These must be signed by the Chairperson/President.
- The Group’s Financial Statements. These must have been audited or signed by an independent person to show that they are a true and accurate record – this must not be a Committee or Board member.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION - FOR SPECIAL GRANTS
Special grant applications require additional information and must also have the following:
- A projected income and expenditure budget for the project.
- Quotes to support the projected expenditure of the project.
- Written confirmation of any grants already received to support the projected income.
- If the result of grant applications is not yet known then the expected date of notification.
- A description of the project, including benefit to the community, evidence of community support, Project Manager name and details, and a timeline for commencement and completion of the project.
- In some cases a three year business plan showing anticipated income and expenditure for the group/organisation may be required. It is best to check with the Trust office to discuss this requirement prior to submitting the application.
Please check out our Sample Annual Application or Special Application Forms by clicking on the appropriate application type.