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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION - FOR ALL APPLICATIONS
All first time applicants must provide a copy of the groups Trust Deed/Consitution/Rules or Certificate of Incorporation. These documents are only required to be submitted to the Trust with the first application or if they are amended in any way.
If the applicant is a newly formed group then the following must also 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.
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.
As there is only one opportunity per year for large grant applications, groups need to ensure that all the information and documents are submitted as required. The Trust recommends that if your organisation is applying for $50,000 or more that you make a time to meet with Trust staff to discuss the application well before the close off date of August 15 to ensure all required information is available.
For the best results - get all applications in well before the close off dates so that the Trust Office can contact you if required. If applications are left to the last day and further information is required, they will not be processed in that quarter.
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