Community Support Grant - Insurances 2025

Fill Out
Now
This is a preview of the Community Support Grant - Insurances Application Form form. When you’re ready to apply, click Fill Out Now to begin.

Form Navigation

 
 

Community Support Grant - Insurances Application Form

* indicates a required field.

Before you start

West Wimmera Shire Council is committed to working in partnership with the community to encourage, develop and support community-based organisations and the wide range of quality recreational, cultural, social and business group initiatives they undertake, to form a positive contribution to the West Wimmera Shire and strengthen the development of a supported, cohesive community.

Each financial year, Council provides financial assistance to community-based organisations to support the provision of programs and services which benefit the West Wimmera Shire community and are in accordance with Council’s plans and strategies.

The following streams are available under this grant:

(B) Public and Products Liability Insurance Contribution recipients

  • Not for Profit Committees that administer non council owned facilities that provide a service to the community. Council will consider applications for Public and Products Liability.

(C) Building and Contents Insurance Contribution recipients

  • Not for Profit Committees that administer non council owned facilities that provide a service to the community. Council will consider Building and Contents Insurance.


Things to know:

  • Council will consider a financial contribution to eligible organisations, upon application. If approved by Council eligible associations are encouraged to apply on an annual basis if assistance is required.
  • To be considered for the annual allocation, eligible associations must apply for Public and Products Liability and Community Insurance Contribution via the WWSC (West Wimmera Shire Council) Smarty Grants Portal.
  • Applications open annually on the first Monday in March and close the last Friday in March.
  • All applications received will be submitted to Council at its May meeting for consideration.
  • Granting of the contribution is at the discretion of Council in accordance with the program and eligibility criteria.
  • Council will provide the grant funds to approved applicants no later than 30 September of each year.
  • Additional to this funding organisations may apply for other Community Grants as per the applicable guidelines.
  • Council may consider written applications from approved Community Support Contribution groups (or similar not for profit organisations) experiencing hardship, for funding in addition to the approved annual allocations. Submissions must be received by 31 December of each year for consideration at the February Council meeting.

You will need the following if applicable (depending on the application category)
Clear the selected value for You will need the following if applicable (depending on the application category)

Applicant Details

Must be an Australian phone number. 
Must be an email address. 
The ABN provided will be used to look up the following information.
Click Lookup above to check that you have entered the ABN correctly.
Australian Business Register Information
ABN
Entity name
ABN status
Entity type
Goods & Services Tax (GST)
DGR Endorsed
ATO Charity Type
More information
ACNC Registration
Tax Concessions
Main business location
Must be an ABN. 
Is the organisation registered for GST? * Required
Response required.
Have you read and understood the Community Support Grant Guidelines and eligibility requirements? * Required
Response required.

Community Support Grant Streams

Please select which Community Support Grant Stream this application is for: * Required
Response required.Response required.
Clear the selected value for Please select which Community Support Grant Stream this application is for:

Public and Products Liability Insurance Contribution (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Please select which Community Support Grant Stream this application is for:" on page 1

Public and Products Liability Insurance Contribution recipients

Not for Profit Committees that administer non council owned facilities that provide a service to the community. Council will consider applications for Public and Products Liability.

  • Applicants may contact the Community Development team to discuss their application prior to applying.
  • Council will pay a maximum of $800 per year contribution towards Public Liability Insurance based on the answers to the application.

  • If your committee intends to insure the buildings on crown land, contact council first to confirm that they have not already done so.

  • Applicant is notified when the application is received by Council.

 

Must be a dollar amount. (This is your yearly premium amount)
Has this been paid by your group?
Must be a dollar amount and no more than 800. What is the total financial support you are requesting in this application?
This number/amount is calculated. 
Attach a file: Select stored file
    Attach a file: Select stored file
      Must be a number. 

      Building and Contents Insurance Contribution (Not Applicable)

      This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Please select which Community Support Grant Stream this application is for:" on page 1

      Building and Contents Insurance Contribution recipients

      Not for Profit Committees that administer non council owned facilities that provide a service to the community. Council will consider Building and Contents Insurance.

      • Applicants may contact the Community Development team to discuss their application prior to applying.
      • Applicants may apply for assistance for Building and Contents insurance to a maximum of 35% of the total cost.
      • While Councils have no obligation to do so, some councils elect to insure buildings on reserves managed by local elected committees.
      • If your committee intends to insure the buildings on crown land, contact council first to confirm that they have not already done so.
      • Applicant is notified when the application is received by Council.
      Must be a dollar amount. 
      This number/amount is calculated. 
      Would you like to apply for the calculated figure above for this application? * Required
      Response required.
      This number/amount is calculated. 
      Attach a file: Select stored file
        Attach a file: Select stored file
          Must be a number. 
          Must be a dollar amount. 
          Must be a dollar amount. 
          Attach a file: Select stored file
            Does the building contain asbestos? * Required
            Response required.
            Attach a file: Select stored file

              Declaration

              • I certify that to the best of my knowledge the statements made in this application are true.
              • I am authorised by my group/organisation to complete this form and I agree that:
              • the statements made in this application are true
              • All evidence of insurances paid are included in this application
              • I have read and understood the Community Support Grant Guidelines.
              I agree to the above * Required
              Response required.
              Must be an Australian phone number.