Clements Gap sustainable communities fund

The Clements Gap Sustainable Community Fund is open to community groups and  not-for-profit organisations that serve from:

• Clements Gap
• Crystal Brook
• Fisherman Bay 
• Merriton
• Mundoora
• Port Broughton
• Red Hill 
• Wandearah East
• Wandearah West 

Organisations and projects do not necessarily need to be based in the fund area, but the proposed projects must operate in, and provide benefit to these communities to be eligible.

Clements Gap Sustainable Community fund map.

Eligibility

• The project will directly benefit at least one of the local communities in the relevant Fund Area (as defined in the guidelines).
• Ensure that you read the Community Benefit Fund Program Guidelines – Item 2 Eligibility for full details.

Who can apply

A not-for-profit organisation is an organisation that is not operating for the profit or gain (either direct or indirect) of its individual members, including:

• Incorporated Associations
• Committees of Management
• Unincorporated (Voluntary) Associations with an ABN and a formal constitution
• Co-operatives (that are defined as not-for-profit in their charter or constitution)
• Companies Limited by Guarantee
• NFP organisations that do not yet have an ABN are eligible, but additional paperwork may be required if their proposed project is successful

Ensure that you read the Community Benefit Fund Program Guidelines – Item 2.3 Eligibility organisations for full details.

Selection Criteria

Projects and initiatives considered for funding will be assessed against the selection criteria, including:

• Align with the Community Benefit Fund Program aims
• Identify community needs
• Have a clear, realistic, and feasible plan
• Outline a budget, prices, and alternatives
• Outline a management plan
• Innovation

Ensure that you read the Community Benefit Fund Program Guidelines – Item 3 Selection criteria for full details.

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