WWSC Community Sponsorship and Contribution Grant

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Community Sponsorship and Contribution Grant

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About the Community Sponsorship and Contribution Grant

Only available for events requiring a financial contribution (can only include in-kind if there is also a request for financial contribution). E.g. Sponsorship of an event such as a show, Council organised events, special event where Council’s logo must be displayed, and Council publicly shown to be a sponsor.

Maximum amount of funding available for this grant is $1200, with exception to instances noted below. 

Other information about this Grant:

  • Financial contribution (can only include in-kind if there is also a request for financial contribution)
  • Open all year round
  • Available to individuals and community groups
  • If community group or individual require in-kind support only, please refer to the Support to Events Grant Guidelines. 

  • Groups/Organisations wishing to obtain a Council sponsorship or contribution for a financial amount greater than $1200 must submit their request via this form,  for consideration prior to the commencement of the financial year for which the organisation requires the sponsorship or contribution.

Application Details

Response required.
Clear the selected value for Applicant
The ABN provided will be used to look up the following information.
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Information from the Australian Business Register
ABN
Entity name
ABN status
Entity type
Goods & Services Tax (GST)
DGR Endorsed
ATO Charity TypeMore information
ACNC Registration
Tax Concessions
Main business location
Must be an ABN. 
Must be an Australian phone number. 
Must be an email address. 

Request Details

The level of assistance available to the community is limited by Council’s budgetary allocation which is set each financial year. No applicant can be guaranteed funding, nor can any applicant be guaranteed to receive the full amount requested.

Successful Applicants will be required to complete the acquittal process, or will be ineligible for further grants from Council. Applicants may be required to present a presentation to Council as part of the acquittal process. 

Must be a dollar amount. Please include the total amount you are requesting from Council.
Attach a file: Select stored file
    This includes letters of support, documents, invoices, assessments, plans etc.
    Do you require: * Required
    Response required.
    Clear the selected value for Do you require:
    Is this application for a community event? * Required
    Response required.

    Event Location (Not Applicable)

    This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Is this application for a community event?" on page 1

    Attach a file: Select stored file
      Attach a file: Select stored file

        Event Details (Not Applicable)

        This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Is this application for a community event?" on page 1

        How often will this event be held? * Required
        Response required.
        Must be a date. 
        Must be a date. 
        Must be a date. 
        Must be a date. 
        Cost of Entry? * Required
        Response required.

        Further Information about holding an Event.

        Please refer to our Event Planning Guide for information on what other documents, plans or strategies you may need when holding an event. Risk and Emergency Management are essential considerations in any public or private event.

        Read more here: https://www.westwimmera.vic.gov.au/Events/Planning-an-Event

        Event Checklist (Not Applicable)

        This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Is this application for a community event?" on page 1

        This checklist will assist to determine which permissions, permits and licences are required for this event.

        Will your event require road closures? * Required
        Response required.
        If yes, you must submit an Application for Temporary Road Closure to council no later than 6 weeks prior to the event.
        Will the event require traffic management? * Required
        Response required.
        Will your event have food stalls? * Required
        Response required.
        If yes, all food vendors must be registered with FoodTrader. Visit https://foodtrader.vic.gov.au/ to register (This was formally Streatrader).
        Will you be allowing alcohol at your event? * Required
        Response required.
        If yes, obtain a liquor licence from the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation at www.vcglr.vic.gov.au
        If you require assistance to recruit volunteers, please contact the event and volunteer support officer at Council on 13 99 72 or by emailing volunteersupport@westwimmera.vic.gov.au.
        Is the building or venue enclosed or mostly enclosed, or do you intend to install temporary fencing or other barriers? * Required
        Response required.
        Will the event use public toilets? * Required
        Response required.
        Will the event require waste management, including rubbish or sewerage. * Required
        Response required.
        Do you intend to install a tent, marquee, booths or prefabricated buildings? * Required
        Response required.
        Will the event have a stage or platform? * Required
        Response required.
        Will the event have a seating stand? * Required
        Response required.
        Attach a file: Select stored file

          Event Promotion (Not Applicable)

          This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Is this application for a community event?" on page 1

          Attach a file: Select stored file

            In Kind Support/Sponsorship Request (Not Applicable)

            This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Do you require:" on page 1

            What is a grant? A grant is a service provided by Council. This could be support by way of funding, services or in kind support such as traffic management, risk management assistance, maintenance, waste and refuge support or other support as available and approved. 

             
            Do you require a meeting to determine what support you require/would like to request? * Required
            Response required.
            Would you like to request to use a Waste Trailer (Conditions of use apply)

            In Kind Requirements (Not Applicable)

            This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Do you require:" on page 1

            Qty RequiredIn-Kind Item
            Must be a number. 
            Item that you wish Council to provide

            Must be at least 1 rows

            Waste Trailer Request (Not Applicable)

            This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Would you like to request to use a Waste Trailer (Conditions of use apply)" on page 1

            Please note that the waste trailers are provided free of charge, however the organisation/group/individual submitting this application will be invoiced for the cost of the disposable of waste based on the Council's current schedule of fees. See more information below in the conditions of use. 

            Please indicate which waste trailer you are requesting
            Clear the selected value for Please indicate which waste trailer you are requesting

            Conditions of Use

            • Trailers are supplied free of charge and will be delivered and picked up from your event.
            • On pick up the trailer will be taken directly to the waste disposal facility where the total waste will be calculated and an invoice for the disposal of the waste will be sent to you for payment based upon Councils current schedule of fees.
            • Waste costs are calculated per total number of full bins received or volume in the skip bin.
            • Your request for the use of one of our trailers indicates your acceptance of the fee payable for waste disposal.
            • Non-payment of waste disposal fees will result in the availability of in-kind assets from Council being made unavailable until full payment is made.
            Have you read and understood these conditions?

            Declaration

            I declare that all the information supplied in this application is true and correct and I am authorised to sign on behalf of the organisation.

            If you require assistance with this form or have questions, please contact Amanda Munn at 13 99 72 or by emailing grants@westwimmera.vic.gov.au.


            For Events:
            I declare that all the information supplied in this application is true and correct and I am authorised to sign on behalf of the organisation. Applicants will be liable for ensuring dial before you dig permits(unless specifically agreed to by council), and will be liable for any public infrastructure including underground services such as power, phone, water or sewerage lines, during the course of the event.

            The West Wimmera Shire Council is a fair access Council. Before any grant can be approved applicants must read the Fair Access policy and indicate below your organisations support to this policy.

            WWSC Fair Access Policy

            We the Grant applicant:
            Clear the selected value for We the Grant applicant:
            I agree with this declaration, and have read the Community Sponsorship and Contribution Grant Guidelines. * Required
            Response required.
            Must be a date. 

            West Wimmera Shire Council is committed to ensuring events hosted within the municipality are of the highest possible standard in relation to safety, delivery and experience.

            Organising an event can be a complex task. Council has a number of departments that are responsible for authorising approval for different elements of events.

            West Wimmera Shire Council has developed an Event Management Guide to assist event organisers by providing information, tools on event planning and outlining the legal requirements of running an event.

            Copies are available from the council offices or can be downloaded at westwimmera.vic.gov.au.
            For assistance contact Amanda Munn | 13 99 72 | events@westwimmera.vic.gov.au.