Frequently Asked Questions - Grants Program 2012-13
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- Community Development Grants – including Community Gardens
- Cultural Development Grants
- Sporting Club Capital Assistance Grants
Details about each of the programs are contained in the Application Guidelines (PDF, 280KB).
2. When do applications open?
Monday 12 March 2012
3. When do applications close?
5pm Friday 27 April 2012
4. How do I apply?
Applicants need to read the Guidelines to apply for funding. Council prefers applicants to apply online using the online application form.
Paper copies can be printed from the website or requested from 9942 2354.
5. Where can I get an Application Form and the Application Guidelines?See answer to question 4.
6. Where do I send my completed application form?
Completed application forms should be lodged online following the instructions on the form.
Paper forms should be posted to:
Warringah Council
“Community Services Administration”
725 Pittwater Rd
Dee Why NSW 2099.
7. What are the Information Sessions for?
These sessions explain the program to applicants and provide advice on how to complete the application form.
8. When and where are the Information Sessions?
There are 2 sessions both in the Council Chambers at 725 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why.
- Monday 19 March 2012 at 1pm sharp
- Monday 19 March 2012 at 6.30pm sharp
9. Do I need to book for the Information Session?
No, just turn up on the day.
10. What if I can’t attend the Information Session?
Use the information in the Application Guidelines, email grants@warringah.nsw.gov.au or phone the relevant contact officer.
11. How much can I apply for my project?
- Community Development Grants are available up to $5,000 per individual grant.
- Community Development Grants – Community Gardens – are available up to $5,000 per individual grant.
- Community Development Grants recurring are available for a fixed period of up to 3 years. The amount of funding available for recurring projects will be based on need, merit and available funds.
- Cultural Development Grants are available up to $5,000 per individual grant.
- Sporting Clubs Capital Assistance Grants are available up to $250,000 (excluding GST) with a maximum 50% contribution per individual grant. Contributions will be based on reimbursement of expenditure associated with the project.
The level of funding for each organisation will be recommended by the independent Assessment Panel and determined by Council. A standard funding agreement will be offered stating the terms and conditions of the grant. In assessing applications the Panel has the discretion on the proposed level of funding and may recommend a reduced level of funding for a project.
12. When will I know if my application is successful/unsuccessful?
This depends on Councils approval times but it should be in July.
13. Will my application be accepted if I haven’t completed all questions?No. Each application must address every relevant question, including budget breakdown. Failure to answer all questions will result in your application being disqualified.
14. Who assesses the applications?
Independent community members from various backgrounds including arts, sport and business make up the three panels to asses the various grant applications.
15. My project seems to meet both Cultural and Community criteria. Which one should I apply for?
Each application is screened upon receipt and if it is considered to be better suited to one area we will reassign it on your behalf. This is done to ensure you have the best possible chance at the application process.
16. I received a grant in last year's offering. Can I apply again?
Yes. Applicants that were successful in 2011-12 are eligible to apply in 2012-13 provided they acquitted themselves of the previous year's grant. Applicants that were unsuccessful in 2011-12 are also welcome to apply in 2012-13.
However this will change after this year: applicants receiving financial support in the 2012-13 Grants Program will not be eligible for other forms of financial assistance from Council for a period of 12 months. Council’s Grants and Sponsorship Policy adopted in December 2011 has imposed this limit to ensure financial assistance is more broadly shared across the community. It covers financial assistance from grants and sponsorship (including waiving of Council fees).
17. What if I can’t get my application in by 5pm Friday 27 April 2012?
All applications must be received by 5pm Friday 27 April otherwise they will not be considered. This is to ensure fairness across all applicants.
18. Are hand-written applications accepted?
Yes. Online applications are preferred, but not essential.
19. Where can I put a community garden?
Sites for Community Gardens need to be carefully considered to ensure that they are safe, accessible, consistent with local land uses and amenable to neighbours. This research and consultation can take quite a lot of time. For this reason, to assist groups with their applications, Council Officers have created a list of potential Community Garden sites for consideration in this round of grants.
This list was prepared using Council’s Draft Community Garden Guidelines and using the results of Council’s recent community consultation in regards to Community Gardens.
It is important to note that these sites have no formal approval and that a process of consultation needs to take place before they can be finalised. The list is intended as a guide only and applicants will need to phone: Jeremy Smith, Asset Management Officer, on 9942 2538 for more information and assistance in notifying neighbours as part of the application process.
20. For any further information, please contact the relevant officer:
- Community Development Grants – Community Services Administration on 9942 2354 or grants@warringah.nsw.gov.au
- Cultural Development Grants - Samantha Morgan on 9942 2603 or samantha.morgan@warringah.nsw.gov.au
- Sporting Club Capital Assistance Grants - Jeremy Smith on 9942 2538 or smithj@warringah.nsw.gov.au
