How To Apply for a grant

This applicant information is designed to assist you to apply for funding through The Southern Tablelands Community Foundation

A few tips before you apply

1. Applicants eligible to receive charitable funding:

A local community-based Not-for-Profit organisation
Have a valid Australian Business Number www.abr.business.gov.au
Are not a government organisation or an organisation that uses a government ABN

– No ABN or in-eligible ABN? you will require a Project Partner

A Project Partner is:

An organisation who is eligible to receive charitable funding and;
Willing to support and work with you to deliver your project

Contact the Foundation if you are unsure

2. Financial information:
Current signed audited financial statements for a full calendar/financial year are required. If you do not have audited financials:
You must provide a full year’s:

Profit & Loss Statement and;
Balance Sheet
If you do not have a balance sheet, please attach a current bank statement

3. Budget – Quotes / Project Expenses / Income:

- Quotes are required for all budget items

– In some instances, a spreadsheet breaking down costs maybe appropriate and at timesis recommended

Where expenditure is for wages, attach a copy of the position description and/or the award rate
Income: If you have been awarded other funding for the project, written evidence is required

4. Letters of support:

Sporting organisations applying to upgrade club facilities must provide a minimum of two letters of support from non-sporting groups

Go to this link:

Step 1.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Your ‘Organisation’s Name’ and

‘Registered Business Name’ must be the same as what is listed on your ABN registration.

Note: If unsure, to check the details listed on your ABN go to the ABR website: abr.business.gov.au/Search/Index

Important: Take note of your application number. This is located on the top right-hand side of the screen.

Step 2.

Contact details

APPLICANT INFORMATION

The organisation and person with authority to apply for the Grant.

Step 3.

Project Details

APPLICANT INFORMATION

This is where we need the details of the project you require a grant for. Please fill all fields and please attached any pertinent files (pdf or Word Docs) that may help your grant application.

Step 4.

Bank Details

APPLICANT INFORMATION

The bank account, if successful, you require the funds to be deposited into, this should be your organisation bank account.

Step 5.

Agreement / Signature

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Please fill in the check list to verify you have entered all details correctly and as the applicant please either sign in the signature area or upload a jpeg of your signature.