Community Grants Program

Our community grants program provides financial support to community groups for projects that benefit the communities where CVGT Australia operates.

Grants can be applied for under the following categories:

Educational
Environment
Recreation
General

We call for applications in March each year. Applications must be made in writing on the official application form which will be available on the website together with the terms and conditions between 1st March and 31st March each year.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

HOW TO APPLY

CVGT Australia calls applications in March each year for financial support from a wide range of community groups
Applications must be made in writing on the official CVGT Australia Grants Program application form
Additional supporting material may be attached to your application

CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION

A detailed budget must be submitted with the application
The project must demonstrate forward planning, be well organised and include ongoing support from the group.
Applications for retrospective funding will not be considered
Any unspent grants must be returned to the program at the end of the grant period unless prior approval has been sought.
Offer of grant by the program in no way implies any ongoing funding commitment or obligation.
No information will be divulged regarding progress of applications prior to grant announcements.
The Board and/or staff will be entitled to engage with successful grant recipients to discuss the project.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The following criteria will be applied when evaluating the eligibility of grant applications

All applicants/applications must

- Not be for commercial purposes
- Be an incorporated body. You may be able to organise for another incorporated organisation to apply for, or auspice, the grant on your behalf. This means that the other organisation would agree to act as a ‘banker’ for the grant The auspicing body would agree to take on the responsibility to acquit the grant on behalf of your group. They will need to attach a letter of support on official letter head, confirming that they are happy to act as the auspice for you project and that the grant will be used for the purpose that you have stated on the application form
- Include direct benefits to the community
- Be able to demonstrate their own contribution in the form of funds, services or in kind support
- Be based in an area serviced by CVGT Australia
- Agree to expend monies only in accordance with the successful project application
- Obtain all planning, building permits and any other authorisations including public liability insurance
- The project must comply with all federal, state and local government regulations
- Acknowledge the contribution of CVGT Australia in all media and promotional materials regarding the project. A copy of the company logo can be provided for your usage
- Complete the project within one calendar year Extensions may be granted in consultation with the CEO
- Limit application for grant to $2,000 per application.

ON COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT: Reporting

- A short report identifying how grant funds have been expended in accordance with the approved grant
- Relevant financial records detailing project expenditure
- Supply copies of any publicity materials or media coverage. Assistance with acknowledgement of funding will be given (eg. Help with press releases and company logo etc)

LIMITATIONS OF GRANTS

The grants program will not consider funding applications from:

- Religious organisations for religious purposes
- Projects which in the opinion of the company are the responsibility of federal, state or local government
- Appeals on behalf of auxiliaries or foundations undertaking capital appeals of a general nature
- Organisations that are in direct competition with CVGT Australia
- Political organisations or campaigns

Funding is approved at the discretion of the company.

Where support is declined, the company does not advise the reasons for individual decisions.

Please note: after clicking submit, please review the form, any errors or omissions will be highlighted in red.

Community Grants Application Form

Name of Applicant/Organisation*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Telephone Number*
Email*
Key Contact 1 - Name*
First Last
Position (typically President, Secretary, President)*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Telephone Number*
Key Contact 2 - Name*
First Last
Position (typically President, Secretary, President)*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Telephone Number*
Is the Organisation Incorporated*
Incorporation Number
If you are not an incorporated body, please upload a letter of support from your auspicing body (see terms and conditions)
Grant Program (please select one)*
Program Title*
Amount of Grant Sought*
Commencement Date*
Completion Date*
Please tell us about your organisation*
Please tell us about your project (include any project aims and objectives, benefits to your group and your community)*
How will you judge the project to be a success?*
Will you promote this project to the community?*
If yes, how do you plan to acknowledge the source of the funding received?
Do you agree to be involved in any promotion of successful grant recipients organised by CVGT Australia?*
What other financial support of donations has this project received?
What in-kind and/or voluntary support is offered to this project?
Have you received previous funding from CVGT Australia grants program or CVGT Australia?*
If yes, please provide details including project title, year and amount received
Please submit a budget of expected expenditure for the project (please include all sources of income for this project as well as itemising expenses).*
Please upload any other supporting documentation
Please upload any other supporting documentation
Please upload any other supporting documentation
By typing my name into the box below I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information provided in this application is correct and discloses a full and accurate statement. I confirm that I have read and understood the terms and conditions and have authorisation from the organisation to act and submit an application. I confirm that our organisation shall at all times indemnify and hold harmless CVGT Australia, its officers, employees and agents from and against any loss or liability reasonably incurred or suffered by those indemnified where such loss or liability was caused by any unlawful or negligent act or omission.*
First Last
Date*