Strategem Community Foundation Grant
Thank you for your interest in applying for our annual community grant.
Please take the time to read the below terms and conditions before applying.
Application form can be found at the bottom of this page.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Applications must be prepared in accordance with these Application Guidelines and only online applications will be accepted.
Applications close at 5.00pm AEST on 18 August 2023.
Applications will be acknowledged by email. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within 5 days, please contact this office on 03 5445 4777.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible.
SELECTION PROCESS:
1. OVERVIEW OF THE STRATEGEM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Strategem Community Foundation has been established for the purpose of supporting charitable organisations within our community. This grant has been made possible with the assistance of The Cubit Family Foundation (ABN 57 231 894 716).
2. STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT
Eligible Organisations | The grant is available to charitable organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient status within the Bendigo region.
Amount of Funds Available | Up to $5,000 is available to eligible organisation/s to undertake specific activities within twelve months from the provision of grant monies.
Use of Grant funding | Grant funding may only be used to support expenses associated with a specific project. Funding will not be made available for/to the following:
On-going costs associated with the daily operation of the organisation such as staff wages, rent utility and general administration expenses.
Retrospective expenses such as costs incurred during the preparation of your application or costs associated with a project that is already underway
Performance Reporting
Performance Reporting | As part of the grant process, the recipient will be required to submit a final project report at the completion of the project or at end of the 12 month period, whichever is earlier.
3. SELECTION CRITERIA & SELECTION PROCESS
Principal | The overriding principal guiding the selection process is the value in delivery of the project within the Bendigo region.
Process | The process will be an open competitive selection process.
Selection Criteria
Demonstrate how the proposal will be of benefit to the Bendigo community
List the outcomes the project is expected to achieve
Demonstrate that these outcomes address an existing need and are achievable
The application must demonstrate an ability to plan, manage, monitor and evaluate the project
Supporting Information | Applicants may be asked to provide supporting information about their organisation's aims and objectives.
Stages in the Assessment Process | Applications will be assessed in accordance with the selection criteria and the assessment process below.
Stage 1 | Receipt and registration of applications and initial screening for compliance and eligibility of applicants
Stage 2 | Assessment against selection criteria
Stage 3 | Selection and notification of successful applicant/s. The decision of the Directors of Strategem is final.
Stage 4 | Details of successful applicant/s to be posted on website and social media.
4. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF APPLICATIONS
1. Application conditions | Your application is not an agreement or contract. Meeting the Selection Criteria does not guarantee funding. Applicants will be assessed and prioritised according to the extent to which they meet the Selection Criteria.
2. Checks of Applicants | As part of the Selection Process Strategem Financial Group may undertake further checks of applicant/s to ensure their eligibility.
3. Applicants Responsibilities | It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete and accurate.
4. Conflict of Interest | Applicants must notify Strategem immediately of any actual or potential conflict of interest that may arise during the preparation of the application.
5. Promotion | The successful applicant/s must be willing to participate in mutually agreed promotional activities at the request of the Strategem including promotion on website and social media platforms.