Content components Eligibility criteriaTo qualify for an Annual Community Strengthening Grant you must:provide direct benefits to residents of the City of Boroondara (local organisations are prioritised)be not-for-profit, as classified by the Australian Tax Office in the Income Tax Assessment Act (1936) or an artist applying under Aim 1.5 Arts and culture onlybe either: an incorporated entity (for example, a co-operative, incorporated association, public company or company limited by guarantee); or auspiced by an incorporated third party, (unless requesting less than $1,000); or an artist with a current ABN (Aim 1.5 Arts and culture only)have an Australian Business Number (ABN), or complete a Statement by Supplier form, or hold an exemption from registrationhave a committee of management that accepts responsibility for the administration of the grant (artists applying under aim 1.5 Arts and culture are exempt)hold an adequate public liability insurance policy that Council considers satisfactorynot have your own grant giving program or fundraising program that provides money to finance another organisation's community initiativeshave satisfactorily accounted to Council for the expenditure of any previous Council grants (if relevant)comply with all applicable laws, including: all statutory requirements to maintain their status as an incorporated entity, including all relevant governance, accounting, reporting and auditing requirements, child safe standards under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005, for organisations that provide services to minors, registration or accreditation of professional employeeshave an adequate risk management plan in place (as required).We won't fundindividuals and private profit-making organisations (artists applying under aim 1.5 Arts and culture are exempt)funding that Council considers the responsibility of other levels of governmentapplications from primary or secondary schools (Council encourages partnerships between schools and community organisations, but the community organisation must be the applicant)applications from registered political partiesreligious projects or activities run by (or involvement with) religious groups seeking to promote their spiritual beliefsprojects that seek to lobby the local, state or federal governments about particular laws, policies, practices or decisions of governmentsfunding of competitions, prizes, sponsorships, donations or giftsprojects that have been, or are being, funded by other parts of Councilinterstate or overseas travelprojects or activities that have already started or have been completednew building works, capital improvements, facility maintenance or fixed assets (for example, air-conditioners, shade sails, cubby houses and sheds)operational expenses such as insurance and rental subsidies.Conditions of fundingSuccessful applicants and organisations auspicing applications need to become a signatory to a standard funding agreement that lists all grant conditions and agreed performance outcomes and measures. This must be signed before grant funds are issued.Professional fees (for example, labour, salary, wages) and administration costs (for example, phone calls, printing, stationery) can only represent 50 per cent of the total grant funding.Auspice fees are not accepted and must not be included in the budget.The project must be completed within 12 months or by 31 December 2027.At the completion of the project, successful applicants must also:provide a written evaluation completed online (via SmartyGrants)have an expenditure budget or an audited statementreturn any funds over $150 not spent to Councilacknowledge the City of Boroondara and the Rotary Club of Balwyn in any promotional material or publicity features.For more information, email [email protected] or call (03) 9278 4753.
