COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS PROGRAM 2010-11
GUIDELINES and APPLICATION FORM
TIER 1 (up to and including $2 000)
ROUND TWO
Aim
The aim of the Community Capacity Building Grants Program is to improve Tasmanians’ participation in
the social, economic, political and cultural life of their community by building individual and community
capacity.
The Tasmanian Government recognises and values the important role that local government, not-for-profit
community organisations and community groups play in delivering events and projects that support
Tasmanian communities.
Funding
Funding will be made available through round two of the Community Capacity Building Grants Program to
eligible organisations through a competitive grant process.
Priority areas
Applications up to and including $2 000 will be accepted for events and projects that:
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enable access to economic activities, sport and recreation, arts and culture for community
members who face barriers to participation;
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provide opportunities to develop life skills; and
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celebrate diversity, promote social inclusion and involve the wider community.
Examples include multicultural events, positive ageing initiatives, annual celebratory events such as
NAIDOC Week (1 July 2011), Seniors Week (October 2011) and International Day of People with
Disability (3 December 2011).
To see examples of eligible projects, definitions and further information about applying for a Community
Capacity Building grant, visit www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/cdd to access the Frequently Asked Questions.
Organisations may submit more than one application.
Timeframes
Round Two of the 2010-11 Community Capacity Building Grants Program opens on Saturday 12
February 2011 and closes 5 pm on Monday 4 April 2011. Late applications will not be accepted.
It is anticipated that notification for successful applications will be provided in late May 2011. Projects
funded by this program are to be finalised by 29 February 2012.
Community Development Division
D e p a r t m e n t o f P r e m i e r a nd C a b i ne t
Principles
Events and projects should be developed using a high degree of participation and engagement with community
during the planning and development stages.
Partnerships between organisations to deliver events and projects are strongly encouraged.
In kind funding from organisations applying and partnering organisations is also encouraged.
In order to ensure that your project meets the aim of this grant program you may email a draft project
proposal to the Community Development Division at [email protected]. Please allow up to five
working days to receive feedback about your proposed application.
Assessment Criteria
Applicants must address all of the assessment criteria.
1. How your project or event will improve Tasmanians’ participation in the social, economic, political
and cultural life of their community by building individual and community capacity.
2. The main objectives that the project or event aims to achieve.
3. How community members are involved in the project or event.
4. How the project or event represents value for money (assessed against your budget).
Funding conditions and eligibility
Funding conditions
All funding is subject to the conditions of a Letter of Offer.
Equipment, building, refurbishment and maintenance projects will only be funded if it is an integral part of the
proposed project or event.
Competitions, commercial or fund raising activities will not be funded.
Funding is not available for staff wages unless it involves extra hours specifically for the project or event.
Funding must be spent on the project as described in the application (any changes will need to be provided to
the Department of Premier and Cabinet for approval).
Projects and events must be covered by public liability insurance.
Organisations seeking retrospective funding for projects or events that have already started or have been
completed will not receive funding.
Projects and events must be not-for-profit.
Eligibility
Local government and not-for-profit, incorporated community organisations may apply for funding to deliver
projects and events in Tasmania.
Not-for-profit organisations or community groups that are not incorporated are eligible to apply but must be
sponsored by an incorporated organisation. The sponsoring organisation must provide a letter to attach to the
application to confirm that it will accept the relevant legal and financial requirements.
State and Australian Government agencies, government and non-government schools, colleges and tertiary
institutions, political parties, for-profit organisations and individuals will not be funded.
Projects that require ongoing funding will not be considered.
Organisations that currently have a grant from the Department of Premier and Cabinet with reporting and
acquittal obligations past their due date will not receive funding from this grant round until the reporting and
acquittal obligations for the previous grant are completed.
Organisations and groups interested in applying for funding for social enterprises or micro-credit programs are
encouraged to refer to the Social Inclusion Unit’s Community Development Finance Fund at
www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/siu or contact 1800 204 224.
Application process
Applicants must complete the application form. Application forms are available at
www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/cdd
Organisations may submit more than one application on separate application forms.
It is preferred that applications are typed and are submitted electronically at [email protected]
Faxed applications will not be accepted.
If you have any difficulty accessing the application form please call 1800 204 224.
Your organisation will be contacted to acknowledge the receipt of your application within five working days. If
you do not receive receipt of your application within this time you will need to contact 1800 204 224.
Assessment
In April 2011, an independent statewide panel will provide recommendations on the initiatives to be funded.
The panel will include representatives from the North, North West and South of the State.
Applications will be assessed against the assessment criteria and on the merit of the project or event.
Recommendations will be approved by the Minster or their delegate.
Successful applicants will receive a Letter of Offer outlining the funding conditions.
Unsuccessful applicants may request feedback on their application by sending an email titled ‘request for
feedback’ to [email protected] or by calling 1800 204 224.
Reporting and Evaluation
If funded, your organisation will receive a Final Report form from the Department of Premier and Cabinet
during 2011. The information from your Final Report will be used to evaluate the Community Capacity
Building Grants Program and for internal reporting requirements in the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
Organisations need to provide a budget outline to explain how the grant was spent and provide receipts for
any purchases on request from the Department. Your organisation may also be required to sign and return a
Statement of Compliance to declare that the grant has been spent as described in your grant application.
The final report must be completed by 29 February 2012.
Community Development Division
D e p a r t m e n t o f P r e m i e r a nd C a b i ne t
COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS PROGRAM 2010-11
APPLICATION FORM
TIER 1 (up to and including $2 000)
Round Two
Please submit the completed application form by email to [email protected] or post to:
Community Capacity Building Grants Program
GPO Box 123
HOBART TAS 7001
Applications must be received by 5 pm on Monday 4 April 2011. Late or incomplete applications will not be
accepted. Please call 1800 204 224 if you have any questions or require any assistance with the application
process.
REGION
AMOUNT REQUESTED (Maximum $2 000)
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NORTH-WEST o
SOUTH o
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ORGANISATION
NAME OF INITIATIVE
INITIATIVE START DATE
INITIATIVE END DATE
NAME OF INCORPORATED BODY
WHERE FUNDS WILL BE LODGED
ABN
REGISTERED FOR GST
Yes
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No
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Will the initiative proposed in this application be covered by public liability insurance? Yes
You will need to provide evidence of this on request from the Department
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No
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AUTHORISED OFFICER (AT INCORPORATED ORGANISATION) TO SIGN LETTER OF OFFER/GRANT DEED
NAME
POSITION
ADDRESS
POSTCODE
PHONE
EMAIL
APPLICANT CONTACT DETAILS
NAME
POSITION
ADDRESS
POSTCODE
PHONE
EMAIL
Please make sure that you read the Guidelines and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) available at
www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/cdd to assist you to complete this application.
Please indicate the communities/people that will benefit from your proposed project or event (eg.
Aboriginal, culturally and linguistically diverse, people with disability, seniors, women etc):
How many people will benefit from your proposed project or event?
In what suburb(s) will your project or event be held?
Criterion 1: Demonstrate how your project or event will improve Tasmanians’ participation in the social,
economic, political and cultural life of their community by building individual and community capacity.
Please provide a description of how the proposed project or event (200 words maximum) will address at least one
of the following:
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enable access to economic activities, sport and recreation, arts and culture for community
members who face barriers to participation;
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provide opportunities to develop life skills; and
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celebrate diversity, promote social inclusion and involve the wider community.
Criterion 2: Please list the main objectives that your project or event aims to achieve (maximum three).
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Criterion 3: Demonstrate how community members are involved in your project or event.
How have community members been involved in the planning and development stages of this project or event?
How will you get people to attend your event or be involved in your project or event?
Criterion 4: Demonstrate how your project or event represents value for money by providing a fair and
reasonable budget.
Please outline how you intend to spend the requested grant funding
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TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM THIS GRANT
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Please outline any in-kind funding or other contributions (including, sponsorship, other
grants and in-kind funding from your organisations)
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TOTAL AMOUNT OF IN-KIND FUNDING (not including funding requested in
this application)
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Checklist
Have you read the Community Capacity Building Grants Program guidelines?
Have you answered all the questions?
Does the application have a clear project description?
Have you double checked your budget?
Personal Information
Personal information will be managed in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act 2004. You are
able to access any information that the Department of Premier and Cabinet has about you on request.
Right to Information
You should be aware that information you provide to the Department in this application, and details of any
further financial assistance, may be available under the Right to Information Act 2009. Further information on
this Act is available by contacting the Department of Premier and Cabinet at [email protected]
Community Development Division
D e p a r t m e n t o f P r e m i e r a nd C a b i ne t