Sponsorships and contributions program

Sponsorship is a commercial arrangement in which council provides a contribution of financial or in-kind support for an activity, group or organisation.

Eligibility criteria:

Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

All Sponsorship and Contributions applicants will:

• be a community group or organisation with an Australian Business Number

• submit an online application form

• request sponsorship or a contribution which aligns to objectives of the funding program

• have the ability to undertake their project/activity and acquit expended funds by the end of the financial year, unless provided with a written extension

• work collaboratively with council

• not already receive substantial support from council

• not be in breach of any statutory requirements 

Applications will not be eligible if:

• they are based outside of the Northern Grampians Shire

• the funding is the responsibility of other Government departments i.e. Department of Land, Water and Planning, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education.

• duplicate other locally available services, resources or programs

• the funding is requested retrospectively

• there is outstanding debt with the council. Council's financial hardship policy can be discussed in context with your application.

Grant Open:

2020/21 financial year - until funds are expended.

Application form

Before completing any grant application forms you must:

• speak to a member of council's community development team.
• read the program guidelines.
• meet the eligibility of this grant.

Note: It is a condition of this application that any contributions made by council towards the staging of the activity or project, must be acknowledged.

Sponsorship and contributions application >>

Acquittal

Council officers are available to assist applicants with the final acquittal.

Sponsorship and Contributions acquittal >>