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What happens if I receive a grant?
What happens if I receive a grant?
Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via email. This email will include information about the grant, including the amount received and the program reporting requirements.
You will also receive the following:
- Terms and Conditions of the grant, which need to be signed by your organisation
- Acquittal report guidelines (to be completed within six weeks of the project end date)
- Recipient Created Tax Invoice (RCTI), which needs to be completed and signed if your organisation is registered for GST. This form enables us to raise a tax invoice on your behalf for the grant amount. Grant recipients who aren’t GST registered are not required to complete an RCTI form.
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How is each application assessed?
Preference is given to applications that:
- Strongly align to the program categories
- Are based on a sound strategy
- Display original and innovative concepts
- Demonstrate skills and commitment to accomplishing the proposed work
- Are clear and concise in outlining the details of the project activities
- Have a detailed project budget
- Have realistic, measurable and achievable project goals and outcomes planned
- Are self-sustaining beyond the term of the grant
It’s important that you complete all of the mandatory questions so that your application can be assessed against the selection criteria. Furthermore, you are encouraged to read our application tips and sample application to help improve your chances of submitting a successful application.
Common questions about receiving a grant
What are my tax invoice requirements?
Successful applicants (grant recipients) who are registered for GST are required to complete a Recipient Created Tax Invoice (RCTI) prior to receiving funding. This form enables us to raise a tax invoice on your behalf for the grant amount. Grant recipients who aren’t GST registered are not required to complete an RCTI form.
Is information relating to my organisation kept confidential?
Yes. We respect the confidentiality of any information that is disclosed to us that directly relates to your organisation’s business activities.
Where can I find more information on the program?
Please read our Community Grants Information Booklet (PDF) or call 1300 306 496.
