How To Apply
This is a guide for organisations thinking of applying for funding from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.
Eligibility
Applicants requesting funding from the Foundation must be:
- endorsed by the Australian Tax Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). Evidence of DGR status will need to be submitted with the funding application form;
- a not-for-profit organisation which is charitable at law; and
- a legal entity such as an incorporated association or corporation.
You can check your DGR status by going to the Australian Government's Australian Business Register website www.abr.business.gov.au
Size of grants
Funding applications will be assessed on the likely sustainable benefits the initiatives will have on the community and the number of people that will benefit. The Foundation seeks to provide grants for both large (more than $50,000) and small (less than $50,000) projects.
Board of Directors
Newcastle Permanent Community Foundation Company Limited ('Trustee') is the trustee of the Foundation. The Board of Directors of the Trustee will evaluate applications for funding. The Board of Directors includes the Chairman of Newcastle Permanent, Board Members appointed by Newcastle Permanent and community representatives.
The Board of Directors have wide experience in evaluating funding applications for community projects. Where specialist knowledge is required, it is sought from suitably qualified experts from that particular field.
Your application for funding will be assessed on the basis of how the project fits with the Foundation's focus, objectives and eligibility criteria.
Assessment criteria
Each application will be assessed using criteria including:
- Is the applicant's primary focus consistent with the Foundation's?
- Does the applicant have the resources and capacity to deliver what is proposed?
- What benefit does the proposed project deliver to the local community?
- Does the project seek to meet a real need and is the project an appropriate response to that need?
- Is the funding request realistic and well defined?
- Is there evidence of effective project management, audit and performance monitoring?
- Is the project likely to become self-sustaining after the Foundation's support ceases and/or deliver an enduring benefit beyond the funding period?
The assessment criteria should be considered when completing the application form.
Closing dates
The closing dates for 2012 are:
- 5 April 2012
- 12 October 2012
Applications for projects outside of these dates may be considered under circumstances of urgent need, crisis or an opportunity that requires immediate action.
Application process
To apply for funding through the Foundation, please follow the instructions below:
If you experience any difficulties, please call the Charitable Foundation Office on
02 4927 4483 or 02 4927 4217
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