Companion Animals Community Education Grants Program

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ADVICE TO GRANT APPLICANTSThis section provides essential information and advice about preparing yourapplication. You should read it carefully if you intend to apply for a grant. Becausethere may be insufficient funds for all applications worthy of support, competition islikely to be very strong. Do not assume that having a good idea is enough. Thinkyour proposal through. Decide on the important aspects and set these out clearly.When writing your application keep in mind:• The funding objectives and principles of the Program;• The criteria against which the Panel and DLG will assess all applications;• The fact that you will not be able to change the scope of the funded projectwithout approval from the DLG;• The need to give particular attention to the details of your project’s budget.The larger the grant you are seeking the more details you should provide,especially in your expenditure projections and details of sponsor contributions.The application contains the information the Panel will use to assess your projectproposal. Prepare it carefully, as the Panel may not be able to assess yourapplication if it is incomplete.WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?Written expressions of interest are invited from councils or groups of councils.Applications must clearly demonstrate that the project will assist in achievingobjectives stated in a council animal management strategy/plan.Councils or groups of councils may apply for a grant to undertake individual projects.If a group of councils chooses to submit an application, one council should benominated as the lead organisation. The lead organisation will be responsible foradministration of the grant funds and co-ordination of the joint venture activities.Projects developed in partnership between councils and not-for-profit organisationswhich have animal welfare and/or behavior as a core objective are also eligible forconsideration but funding and accountability for project implementation must restwith a local council.NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS PER APPLICANTApplicants may lodge more than one application. Where an applicant submits morethan one application, the comparative priority of each application needs to berecorded on the application, along with details regarding any linkages between theprojects. The Panel and the Department may use this prioritisation when decidingwhich applications will be funded.Companion Animals Community Education Grants Program page 10
RETROSPECTIVE FUNDINGGrants are not made retrospectively. Funds should not be committed until you havereceived advice in writing of the success of your application and you have agreed tothe conditions of the grant.LINKING PROECTS TO LOCAL COMPANION ANIMALS MANAGEMENT PLANSOne of the priorities of this grant scheme is to fund projects that have been identifiedin or relate to the local companion animals management planning process. TheDepartment recognises that local Companion Animals Management Plans may nothave been fully developed or documented by the closing date for this grants scheme.Under these circumstances, the applicant should show that the project addresses asignificant animal management issue identified as important locally.The applicant should explain how the project will form part of an overall approach toaddressing an important issue.CONFIDENTIALITYThe Department will use the information you provide to process and assess yourapplication. The Department will not release publicly any information that wouldharm the personal or business activities of any applicant or member of theapplicant’s team. If you require strict commercial confidentiality, you should requestthis in your application.FUNDING FROM MULTIPLE SOURCESApplications must list any other sources of income (direct funding or in-kindcontributions) sought or received from other funding bodies. If funding from othersources is dependent on the success of an application under this funding program,the Department of Local Government may seek a guarantee that the funds areavailable before it approves an application.ACTIVITES NOT FUNDEDThe Program will not fund the following:• Activities that are not directly related to responsible pet ownership orcompanion animal management• Activities that are inconsistent with Companion Animals Act aims andobjectives• Purchase or acquisition of capital equipment• Insurance• overseas travel• Salary of officers who are permanent council employees.Companion Animals Community Education Grants Program page 11
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