FAQs

1. When does the application round for NSW & QLD Grants open and close?

   The Foundation's NSW & QLD funding program for 2011/12 is now closed.

2. When will NSW & QLD Grant applications be accepted?

   Grant Applications for NSW & QLD funding will only be accepted during the allocated funding round period.

3. How much money can I apply for through the NSW & QLD Grant program?

   Grant applicants may apply for funding of between $100,000 (12 month project) up to $750,000 for a three (3) year program. Requests for amounts beyond this will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.

4. How many grants are available in each round?

   It is anticipated that Grants will be awarded to a maximum of five (5) partner organizations in the first funding round with future allocations to be dependent upon program duration and what funds the Board has available in any given year.

5. How do I know if my project will be considered ‘charitable'?

   Charitable is defined as possessing at least one of the following qualities:

   • The relief of poverty
   • The relief of the needs of the aged
   • The relief of sickness or distress
   • The advancement of education

   There are also many other charitable purposes, commonly referred to as other purposes beneficial to the community. The following purposes would not be considered charitable:

   • To confer private benefits
   • Sporting, recreational or social
   • Political, illegal or against public policy
   • Commercial
   • Governmental

   If you are still unsure whether your project fits these guidelines, please refer to the Non-Profit Organisations section of the ATO website (www.ato.gov.au/nonprofit).

6. Can my organisation apply for more than one NSW & QLD Grant?

   No, there can only be one (1) application per organization per calendar year funding round. Universities, hospitals, and medical research institutions may submit one (1) application per department, up to a maximum of three (3) applications per organization.

7. Does the Foundation cover costs to attend a conference for professional development?

   No, this would be considered a funding exclusion.

8. Am I still eligible to apply for funding if I reside outside Australia?

   No, we are only able to provide funding to organizations which are based within Australia and projects where activities take place in Australia.

9. What happens if my application is successful?

   If you are successful in receiving funding from the Greater Charitable Foundation, you will receive a letter from us confirming the conditions of the grant, payment schedule and reporting arrangements. Grants will be paid through Electronic Funds Transfer within four (4) weeks after you have received formal notification from us. Funded organizations are required to provide a receipt within 21 days following receipt of payment.

10. In the event I receive funding, am I required to acknowledge the Foundation?

    Your organisation will be required to acknowledge the grant from the Greater Charitable Foundation through the use of our logo in publications and other promotional materials. We will supply you with an electronic copy of our logo which must be used in compliance with the grant conditions as outlined in your grant agreement.

11. Who do I contact for more information?

    For more information on the Greater Charitable Foundation's funding round process, please contact Anne Long on (02) 4921-9671 or 0409 119 679 or visit www.greaterfoundation.org.au.