COMMUNITY
GRANTS

Local community organisations are invited to submit funding applications to the Phillip Island RSL Community Grants Program.

COMMUNITY Grants

Local community organisations are invited to submit funding applications to the Phillip Island RSL Community Grants Program.

Application Open – Wednesday 3rd April 2024

Eligibility

Local community organisations or clubs endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office for both Charity Tax Concession and Deductible Gift Recipient status
Applicants must reside or be an official representative from a local organisation from Phillip Island/San Remo only

Phillip Island RSL Grants will not fund:

Charities where funds are used “off Phillip Island/San Remo”
Clinical research projects
Endowment funds
Retrospective funding
Recurrent expenditure where there is no plan in place for long term sustainability of the project or program
Auspicing – you must be a representative of the organisation requesting funds

COMMUNITY Grants Policy

The Phillip Island RSL Sub-Branch is committed to the objectives and purposes of the Returned Services League. Such objectives include the care and assistance of veterans and their families, and involvement and commitment to the members of the local community as outlined in the Phillip Island RSL Welfare & Charitable Business Plan.

PHILLIP ISLAND RSL Vision

To be the pinnacle benchmark for all Victorian RSL’s both commercially and in our contribution to the community.

PHILLIP ISLAND RSL Mission

To support the wellbeing of our members through the provision of welfare and commemorative services while continuing to enhance our image and value to the community.

This policy compliments, yet is separate, to the Phillip Island RSL Welfare & Charitable Business Plan and allows for further contributions to be made and/or new projects to be considered based on the following criteria and guidelines.

Policy aim

To provide a basis for the assessment of requests received for financial assistance from local* not for profit organisations.

Policy objectives

To provide an equitable process for dealing with applications for financial assistance.

Community Grant criteria

Supporting Not for Profit organisations with minor equipment and/or resources; or fundraising activities as a one off and within a 12 month period that will make a positive contribution to the Phillip Island/San Remo communities – by encouraging and promoting social inclusiveness and community connectedness.

Applications opens 3rd April 2024, closes 8th May 2024
Community grant is a one-off payment for a organization that will improve their day to day running
Community grants are not on going as they are sponsorship packages
Funding provided on invoice by June 12^th 2024

Eligibility

The Phillip Island RSL can only approve grants to incorporated local community organisations and clubs or clubs or organisations endorsed by the ATO for both Charity Tax Concession and Deductible Gift Recipient status.

The applicant must reside or be an official representative from a local organisation on *Phillip Island/San Remo

PHILLIP ISLAND RSL community Grants will not fund

Charities where funds are used “off Phillip Island/San Remo”
Clinical research projects
Endowment funds
Retrospective funding
Recurrent expenditure where there is no plan in place for the long term sustainability of the project or program
Auspicing – the organisation applying must be the organisation undertaking the project or program

Administration

The following procedure shall apply:

To be considered for funding, applicants must complete the applicable Phillip Island RSL Community Grants Application form available from www.phillipislandrsl.com.au or from the Phillip Island RSL Administration office
AS part of the funding reporting process, applicants must agree to provide the Phillip Island RSL with an Acquittal Report, available from the Community Grants section at www.phillipislandrsl.com.au once funds are expended.
If funds are available, the applicant may generally receive up to $5,000 or another amount deemed appropriate by the Phillip Island RSL.
All grant applications are subject to available Community Grant funds in any one financial year.

Cancellation of Grant

Grant funds will be withdrawn under the following circumstances:

If the activity is cancelled for any reason
False information is provided by a grant recipient/organisation
Negative publicity for Phillip Island RSL

Contact

Applications to be addressed to:

The Secretary
Phillip Island RSL
PO Box 503, Cowes, 3922

Email: secretary@pirsl.com.au

PHILLIP ISLAND RSL guidelines for funding

All grant applications must complete the Phillip Island RSL Community Grant Application Form

The Proposal must include:

Project title
Aims and objectives of the project
The need for the project and how this need was identified
Why your organisation is best placed to address this need
A description of the activities to be undertaken with the grant
Who will benefit and how
A time line including key dates
A statement of expected outcomes both immediate and into the longer term
Evaluation procedures
Budget details for the project
Letters of support for the project from other individuals or organisations
Details of any partnerships or alliances with other groups involved with this project
Details of other funding sources who you have applied to for this project
Details of previous grants received from the Phillip Island RSL
A letter of reference
Applicants who receive funding must provide accountability and evidence on how the funds were utilised (eg. photos, letters) by submitting the Acquittal Form within one month after the program/project has ceased or completed

Attachments

Copy of Certificate of Incorporation
Copy of Public Liability Insurance (for events not held on Phillip Island RSL property)
Copy of Deductible Gift Recipient Certificate
Copy of Taxation Charity Concession Certificate
Copy of your latest Annual Report
Copy of your latest Financial Statement
Letters of support from organisations you have worked with in the past (Please do not provide testimonials)

COMMUNITY GRANTS

COMMUNITY Grants

Application Open – Wednesday 3rd April 2024

COMMUNITY Grants Policy

COMMUNITY
GRANTS