2014-03-25 Infrastructure & Services Committee Agenda

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                   25 MARCH 2014


Who can apply
Not for profit incorporated community organisations can apply if they meet the following criteria:
   •   The project or program will benefit residents of the Noosa community
   •   The application meets the specific eligibility criteria of the funding program as set out in
       the supporting guidelines
   •   The organisation:
       -   services the Noosa community;
       -   has appropriate insurance and adhere to sound Workplace Health and Safety
           practices;
       -   complies with all requirements of the Office of Fair Trading as at the closing date for
           the grant program; and
       -   has no debt to Council, or have entered into scheduled payment arrangements with
           Council which are being adhered to, and/or have met acquittal conditions for previous
           Council grants.
If a community organisation is not incorporated, the organisation is still able to apply for a grant
provided that the application is auspiced and administered by an incorporated not for profit
community organisation who are able to accept legal and financial responsibility for the project or
program.
Individuals can apply under Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) only.

Who cannot apply
   •   Government agencies or departments of local, state or federal government;
   •   Educational, political, religious organisations or primary health care providers, where the
       application is for the organisation’s core business;
   •   Businesses; and
   •   Organisations with full liquor licences and/or organisations with supporters clubs with full
       liquor licences.

Eligible Projects or Programs
To be eligible to apply for funding, community grant applications must adhere to the terms and
conditions set out in the supporting guidelines for the specific funding program.

Ineligible Projects or Programs
Ineligible projects or programs include, but are not restricted to:
   •   Events, programs, facilities or services run for commercial profit or funded under the
       Tourism Levy
   •   Activities that have already commenced prior to the grant application being submitted
   •   Payment of debt
Other eligibility restrictions may apply to specific grants. These are set out in the guidelines of the
specific funding program.




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