lotterywest grants workshop (opportunities & demystifying the process)
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Our profits must be distributed as annual statutory allocations to hospitals, sports and arts as well as via grants to the community
Total sales income in 2007/2008 = $654m
Prizes $368.0m
Retailer Commission $53.5m
Direct Grants $86.8m
Arts $12m
Sports $12m
Hospitals $95m
Operational Expenses $45.1m2007/2008 figures
Our retailers –a crucial part of Lotterywest
Games distributed throughapproximately 500 smallbusinesses throughout the State.
Direct Grants - Eligibility
Eligible groups are:
– Not for profit community organisations
– Local Government Authorities
– Over 10,000 organisations have sought Lotterywest grants
Grants are given for:
– Charitable and benevolent purposes
(as stated in the Lotteries Commission Act 1990)
BROAD GRANT TYPES
- General Equipment- Vehicles- Information Technology- Service Accommodation and Community Facilities- Projects
The TYPE of grant will sit under one of Lotterywest’s priority areas:
GRANT AREAS
1. Extending the Capacity of Not-For-Profit Organisations 2. Strengthening Community Service Delivery 3. Enhancing Community Development Initiatives 4. Valuing of State's Heritage 5. Advancing Participation in Community Life
1. Extending the capacity of not-for-profit organisations
Grant examples:
– Assessing training needs
– Governance
– Information technology plans
– Marketing and fund raising plans
– Purchasing training resources
– Policy and procedures manuals
– Quality standards
– Strategic plans
– Support towards conferences
– Volunteer training (including volunteer management committee)
– Professional Development (for Leadership & Management Skills)
2. Strengthening community service delivery
Grant examples:
– Building renovations and extensions
– Construction and purchase of buildings for organisations
– Office furniture and equipment.
– General furniture and equipment
– Information technology
– Minor capital works
– Vehicles
3. Enhancing community development initiatives
For projects aimed at new solutions to community issues
– Time limited (beginning, purpose and end)
– May cover salaries and operational costs
Grant examples:
– Research
– Development of service models
– Community development strategies
* Across target groups such as children, youth, families and seniors
* For identified communities
4. Valuing our State’s heritage
Grant examples:
– Conserving buildings, objects and places
– Conserving the natural environment
– Recording and sharing community histories
– Interpreting the significance of our cultural heritage
5. Advancing participation in community life
Grant examples:
– Access to regional
performing arts
– Camps
– Community events
and celebrations
– Community infrastructure:
- Shared buildings
- Community facilities
- Playgrounds
- Skate parks
– Equipment for cultural groups
– Active Participation in recreation
– Special Initiatives
Limits
$15,000 for organisations not registered for GST
$5,000 for unincorporated organisations
A minimum grant limit of $1,000
Some areas have maximum grant amounts
We are unable to support:
Primarily fundraising activities
Activities outside WA
Ongoing operating costs
Grant assessment considerations
The benefit it will bring to the community
The need is well established
Community support for your initiative
The organisation’s financial, management and organisational capacity
A well considered and realistic budget
Hints & Tips
Getting the timing right.
Check our policy on tendered services – open vs closed tenders.
Independent referees, quotes, plans etc (Lotterywest practice).
Submit only one copy – unbound.
Acceptance of your grant application – (don’t take it for granted).
How do you want your grant paid?
Grant payment and acquittal.
Variations, extensions and write backs.
The Real Story
You can apply for more than one grant a year.
You should ask for the amount you need
We support a variety of proposals.
We can consider requests for proposals that have received a previous grant from Lotterywest or other funders.
We can support a project for more than 12 months.
Your previous grant does not always have to be fully acquitted.