COMMUNITY GRANTS POLICY - REVISED · Attachment 1 - Community Grants Policy for Endorsement

WHO CAN APPLY
Applicants must meet the specified eligibility criteria outlined in the relevant community grant
guidelines and this Policy. At a minimum, applicants must:

   •   Be an incorporated not-for-profit community organisation, or have an auspice
       arrangement with an incorporated, not-for-profit organisation
   •   Be applying for a project or event which benefits the residents of Noosa Shire
   •   Have no debt to Council, (unless an agreed payment arrangement with Council is
       satisfactorily being met)
   •   Have appropriate insurances
   •   Have successfully acquitted any previous Council Grants

Individuals are eligible to apply through identified programs as outlined in the relevant
guidelines.

WHO CANNOT APPLY
Ineligible applicants are listed in the relevant program’s guidelines and include but are not
limited to:

   •   Local, State or Federal Government agencies/departments
   •   Commercial businesses and enterprises (with the exception of RADF applications)
   •   Foreign entities, such as charity formed or incorporated outside of Australia, even if it is
       registered to carry on business in Australia
   •   Political organisations

ELIGIBLE PROJECTS, EVENTS OR PROGRAMS
Applications for community grants must:

   •   Demonstrate a purpose that is in the public interest
   •   Address the purpose and/or priorities of the grant category identified in the relevant
       guidelines
   •   Align with Council’s priorities as described in current Council strategies and plans
   •   Adhere to the terms and conditions set out in the supporting guidelines for the specific
       funding program

INELIGIBLE PROJECTS
Applications that request funding for:

   •   Religious or faith-based activities
   •   Political or lobbying activities
   •   Primary heath or medical care
   •   Core education or curricula activities
   •   Payment of debt
   •   Projects intended to make a commercial profit
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