Community Grants Branch Tool Kit
Community Grants Branch Tool Kit
Introduction Nutrien Ag Solutions in partnership with the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR) are proud to launch our Community Grants program. Nutrien Ag Solutions is an integral part of the Australian agricultural industry, with a footprint across more than 700 locations in rural and regional Australia. Our generations of experience have made us experts in a range of different farming areas, including precision farming services, marketing livestock and wool, agricultural services, water, finance, insurance, merchandise and real estate.
About FRRR The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal - FRRR - (phonetically: F-triple-R) - is the only national foundation specifically focused on ensuring the social and economic strength of remote, rural and regional communities. FRRR’s unique model connects common purposes and investment with locally prioritised needs, to create communities that are vital and resilient. Since FRRR’s start in 2000, it has delivered nearly $115 million to more than 11,000 projects. We believe targeted, well-informed investment in local organisations will stimulate ideas that create vibrant communities. That is why our programs focus on building resilience and strengthening communities.
FRRR Contact Fiona Bradshaw Philanthropic Services Officer Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) P: 03 5430 2322 e: f.bradshaw@frrr.org.au We want to invest in the projects that will contribute to the success and well-being of your regional community. At Nutrien, we value our regional communities and the people that make them the best places in the world to live and work. We hope that by providing funding for meaningful community projects we can support the grassroots organisations that are the heartbeat of our regional and rural communities.
Key Dates Grant Applications Open: 9am 3rd August 2021 Grant Applications Close: 5pm 3rd September 2021 Grant applicants will be notified of their success in October 2021
Key Dates Opens 3rd August 2021
Closes 3rd September 2021
Grants Announced by October 2021
Note: Projects funded in this round must be undertaken between the program announcement date in October 2021 and December 2022.
All applications close 5pm Victorian time (AEST/AEDT).
We have put this tool kit together to assist you in promoting and supporting the Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants in your branch and your community. In this tool kit, you will find: • Grant guidelines
• Branch manager letter template
• Timeline of grant
• Posters to be displayed in your branch
• Application process map
• FAQ sheet
• Examples of suitable projects
• Terms and conditions
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Community Grants Branch Tool Kit
Program Information Program Purpose
Funds Available & Priorities
Nutrien Ag Solutions have partnered with FRRR to invest across Australia in charitable projects that will contribute to the success and well-being of rural and regional communities. Nutrien Ag Solutions value regional communities and the people that make them the best places in the world to live and work. By partnering with FRRR to provide funding for meaningful community projects, Nutrien Ag Solutions seeks to support the local grassroots organisations that are the heartbeat of rural and regional rural communities across Australia. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to not-for-profit or incorporated organisations in rural and regional Australia to deliver projects that have a charitable purpose to broadly benefit their local community, contributing to its strength and creating long-term positive outcomes. For example: • Bringing people and community organisations together to foster stronger, more resilient communities; • Fostering and celebrating a sense of identity, diversity and cultural connection within the community; • Improving community health and social wellbeing; • Enabling people to develop skills, knowledge and confidence to lead and contribute to the prosperity and renewal of their community; • Building a sustainable volunteer base and/or supporting the wellbeing of volunteers; • Celebrating and resourcing volunteer-led efforts; • Increasing access and inclusion for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups; • Enhancing places where communities gather; • Promoting connection to place and enabling initiatives that champion a community’s social, cultural or economic aspirations. These grants are available thanks to the generous support of Nutrien Ag Solutions. A program priority is that applicants make themselves known to their local Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch and Branch Manager. Applicants are required to have their project endorsed by their local Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch and Branch Manager, who can provide a Letter of Support that must be included with your application See Supporting Material on page 6 for more detail. A broad range of charitable projects will be considered under this program, including:
What grant funds can be used for
• Delivering, or providing activities, events, programs and services; • Purchasing or hiring equipment and materials; • Community infrastructure projects such as community facility upgrades; • Organisational capacity building such as strategic planning; • Developing community resources such as volunteer programs, community gardens or providing access to training and skills development. Examples of projects up to $5,000 that have received funding through FRRR • Support community engagement and participation through the creation of a sensory garden. • Improve health and welfare of Women through the delivery of a Women’s workshop during Women’s Health Week. • Drive local tourism and strengthen community connection through the delivery of a community-based street art beautification project. • Strengthen community access and inclusion through an upgrade of the entrance pathways to a well-used community facility. • Improve volunteer support and the upkeep of community infrastructure through the purchase of appropriate gardening equipment.
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There are several areas that we cannot fund through this program. If in doubt, please contact us.
What grant funds can’t be used for
• Projects that support core business or areas of responsibility of Federal, State and Local Governments. • The encouragement or advancement of sport, recreation and social activities are not considered charitable activities under Australian law. Applications from sporting organisations need to clearly demonstrate charitable outcomes and benefit to the wider community that are above and beyond the sporting activities of the club. • Overseas travel and overseas projects; • Prizes, gifts, trophies or awards; • Political lobbying; • Projects that primarily benefit private business, a sole trader, or private interests; • Projects solely focused on animal welfare. To apply, you must meet the following criteria:
Eligibility
• Applicant organisations must be a not-for-profit organisation with an ABN or Incorporation Certificate; • Project must be for charitable purposes and offer clear public benefit; • Organisations with or without DGR endorsement are eligible; • Organisations can submit one application per grant round including a project budget and timeline of project delivery; • Projects must benefit communities in remote, rural or regional Australia. Please note, you will be considered ineligible if the: • Application is received without a letter of support from a Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch endorsed by a Branch Manager. • Application is submitted by individuals, sole traders, private or commercial businesses (as per the submitted ABN); • Application is submitted by an organisation that is not a legal entity (i.e. a registered not-for-profit), without the written consent of the governing / partnering body who holds the ABN / Incorporation Certificate; • Application is submitted without required financial documentation (see below); • Final report/s from any FRRR grants awarded in the previous seven years have not been acquitted (delivery organisations should check with legal organisation to see if there are any outstanding final reports); • Application is for a project or activity that has already occurred / is occurring prior to the announcement of funding; Application is incomplete. NOTE: Due to the volume of applications received, applications are assessed based on the documentation received at the time of application. FRRR is unlikely to follow up missing documentation after applications have been submitted.
How to Apply
Before beginning your application, please read the information on the following pages. It sets out critical, additional information that we require and explains why it is important. FRRR accepts applications via its online application portal, Grants Gateway. We recommend you download this printable copy of the application form. Click here to apply.
FRRR Contact Details
If at any time you need help with your application, don’t hesitate to contact the FRRR office on free call 1800 170 020 or email us at info@frrr.org.au.
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Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants Guidelines Nutrien Ag Solutions and FRRR have commenced a five year partnership to deliver the annual ‘Grants to Grow Our World’ grants program for rural and regional Australian communities. The Program seeks to contribute to the success and well-being of rural and regional communities. The first grant round will be run in August 2021 with total funding of $250,000 available to support grants of up to $5,000.
Who can apply? We believe in growing the world from the ground up, so we have opened our applications right across rural and regional Australia - organisations in all regional communities are eligible to apply. To be eligible for funding of up to $5,000, you will provide a description of your project that will: • Demonstrate the community need for the project • Demonstrate that the project has wide community benefit, will contribute to the resilience of the community and will provide long term positive effects • Provide the budget for your project • Be endorsed by your local Nutrien Ag Solutions branch and branch manager • Provide relevant organisation information and contact information
What do we fund? We’re providing funds for projects that will benefit the wider community and leave a legacy for the years to come. This may include items and activities such as: • Community programs • Infrastructure • Events
What don’t we fund? There are a few areas that aren’t eligible for our grants. These include: • Political or religious pursuits and activities • Sponsorship or fundraising appeals • Sports teams (unless the project has a positive impact on the wider community, outside of the sports club) • Ongoing costs associated with running a group or organisation (i.e., rent, power, wages) which are not directly associated with the project • Activities that damage or harm the environment or sustainability of a region Examples of projects awarded grants of $5,000 and under https://frrr.org.au/blog/2020/07/09/dairy-communities-receive-over-120000-in-grants/
How to apply? FRRR will open the first annual round of the <Grants to Grow Our World> Grant Program to receive applications from 9am AEST 3 August 2021 until 5pm AEST 3 September 2021. For more information, please visit our website to download the Grant Guidelines https://frrr.org.au/funding/place/nutrien/. FRRR accepts applications via its online application portal, Grants Gateway. www.frrr.org.au/urltobecreated Grants will be announced in Mid October 2021. Organisations wanting to discuss the activities they are applying for and/or their organisational eligibility can contact FRRR via email, info@frrr.org.au or phone, 1800 170 020.
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Community Grants Branch Tool Kit Some things to keep in mind about your application: • You must demonstrate the positive effect of your project on your community • You must provide information on whether you intend to seek funding from other organisations or confirm that you already have funding for this project • You must demonstrate your organisations capacity to deliver on the project • You must provide a timeline for delivery of your project • Your local Nutrien Ag Solutions branch and branch manager details must be included in the application as your local branch manager will be used as a reference in the assessment process.
Awarding the grants Our grants are awarded through a one-off payment for the specified project and are not intended as an ongoing funding source. Branch managers will notify the successful applicant and will organise an official presentation of the grant.
Additional information • Successful applicants will be expected to provide updates on the project including stories and photos to be used by Nutrien Ag Solutions for advertising and promotional purposes. • Unsuccessful applicants will be notified in October 2021.
Grant Timeline Applications Open: 9am 3rd August 2021 Applications Close: 5pm 3rd September 2021 Assessment Period: September 2021 Grants success communications by Nutrien Branch Managers ** October 2021 Public Grant Announcement ** October 2021
The role of the branch manager As the face of our brand in your regional community, you as a branch manager will play a key role in the Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants program. As well as promoting the community grants through marketing material we will provide you, you are also expected to: • Provide information to your branch team about the community grants and encourage ‘word of mouth’ promotion in your community • Print and display the poster provided in this branch tool kit in your store and to customers and clients • Provide written support of the applications in your area as part of the community organisations application process (see more information below) • Notify the successful applicants in your area • With the support of the corporate affairs team, organise an official presentation of the grant to successful applicants in your area (I.e., afternoon tea, presentation of the cheque) • With the support of FRRR & the Nutrien Ag Solutions Corporate affairs team, provide constructive feedback to unsuccessful applicants Applicants have been asked to discuss their projects with their local branch managers and to include their branch and branch manager information as part of their application. There is a branch letter of support template included in this pack which is to be filled out by the branch manager and included in the application. The branch managers are then expected to be a reference during the assessment process of the applications. Branch managers may endorse multiple projects in their community if they believe they align with the Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants guidelines. When the successful applicants have been chosen, FRRR will notify the appropriate branch manager who is then responsible for notifying the successful applicants. Once the applicants have been notified, with the support of the Nutrien Ag Solutions corporate affairs team, the branch manager will organise an afternoon tea as part of a national virtual event to present and celebrate the successful applicants.
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Important Notes Re: Application Requirements Please read the information below to support the planning and preparation of your project. It also sets out what you MUST include for your project to be considered. Contact FRRR if you have any questions about this information or any aspect of the application form.
Eligible legal entities Every application needs to include an organisation that holds either an ABN or Incorporation Certificate. If your organisation doesn’t have that, FRRR may still fund the project but you need another organisation’s support, which we refer to as the ‘legal organisation’ (with your organisation being the delivery organisation). This situation often occurs when the organisation delivering the activity or project is a branch of an overarching organisation - such as a local CWA or YMCA branch. In this case, the CWA or YMCA would be the legal organisation. Even though your organisation may complete the application (and will be doing the work), it’s the ‘legal organisation’s’ legal and financial information that needs to be provided. They also need to provide a letter of support, confirming they are willing to play this role.
Why is this important? This program is only able to distribute funds to not-for-profit organisations with an ABN or Incorporation Certificate, and FRRR needs to know that the organisation with that ABN / Incorporation Certificate understands and agrees to carry out their responsibilities in relation to your project, if successful.
Financial information • Applications received without the requested financial information are ineligible. Providing incorrect financial information is currently the most common reason why applications are not able to be considered. You must attach the following: • For organisations that have audited financial reports: Attach the most recent annual audited statements; • For organisations that do not have an annual financial audit: Attach the most recent 12 months Income and Expenditure Statement. If you have a Balance Sheet, please also submit this; • For organisations less than one year old: Provide Bank Statements for the period you have been operating. Please note: If financial documents are more than 18 months old, please provide an explanation as to why the organisation does not have more recent documents; • Bank Statements are only acceptable as financial documentation if your organisation has been operating for less than one year; • Please explain any deficits and steps to sustain the organisation financially; • Provide a brief explanation of any large financial surplus or current assets and reasons why FRRR funds are still required; • Income and Expenditure statements must cover a full 12-month period. Please contact us if you cannot provide required financials or are unsure about what to provide.
Why is this important? FRRR uses this information to understand your organisation’s financial viability and ability to manage grant funds.
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Project Budget You must include a project budget that clearly shows the items that FRRR grant funding would be used for and that also shows all income and expenses related to your project. Budgets should be realistic and must add up – i.e. total expenditure must match total income. Applicant contributions in cash or in-kind are highly regarded. Quotes or detailed rationale for items over $1,000 are required, where possible. Note: FRRR suggests costing unskilled volunteer labour at $41.00 per hour. For more info on costing volunteer labour, visit: https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/help/valuing-volunteer-labour.
Why is this important? A clear budget helps FRRR to understand the size of your project, exactly how FRRR funds will be spent and helps demonstrate community support for your project through in-kind contributions either from your organisation or partners / community members.
Supporting Materials Your project must be endorsed by your local Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch and Branch Manager. You can find your local branch by searching on the Nutrien Ag Solutions website, simply click here. Your local branch is waiting to hear about your project and can provide a Letter of Support to accompany your application. FRRR also strongly recommends that you provide any additional supporting materials such as letters of support from community organisations, community plans, survey results, photographs, media clips and research reports that can show broad community support and partnerships involved in the project. Large documents should be referenced and explained in the application.
Why is this important? FRRR seeks to fund projects that are well-supported by the broader local community, are locally-led and delivered, show good partnerships and benefit multiple parts of the community. As FRRR is not always familiar with your community, our staff consider support material as evidence toward understanding level of community need, benefit and support.
Clear Project Information & Timeline A clear description of exactly what the grant funds will be used for, when and where the project will happen, who will benefit and who will be involved in delivering the project, why the project and grant funds are needed, how funds will be spent and how the activities and success of the project will be recorded, evaluated and shared. Where possible, we encourage you to make it really clear that your organisation is ready and able to deliver the project and, if required, provide ongoing support for the initiative.
Why is this important? FRRR needs to clearly understand your project to assess its merits. Applicants should focus on addressing the what, when, where, who, why and how of the project, as this is the best way to clearly communicate the details of the project. A ready community is best placed to achieve the aims of your project, so during assessment, our staff look for information that tells us that good leadership, skills and awareness exist in your community to support the project now and in the future.
Terms & Conditions https://frrr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Nutrien-Program-Guidelines-R1.pdf
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Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Engagement Pack Material
Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Engagement Pack Material For reviewers the blue content denotes material that will be published in other documentation or will be used in communications.
Nutrien Ag Solution Branch and Branch Manager Endorsement of Application Process
Step 1: Grant Applicant reads Grant Guidelines/Grant Program Web Page Instruction provided for Grant Application in Grant Guidelines Supporting Materials Your project must be endorsed by your local Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch and Branch Manager. You can find your local branch by searching on the Nutrien Ag Solutions website, <simply click here>. Your local branch is waiting to hear about your project and can provide a Letter of Support to accompany your application.
Instruction to be provided for Grant Applicant on Grant Program Web Page It is a requirement of this grant that organisations planning to apply must have their project idea supported by their local Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch and Branch Manager. When you have read the Grant Guidelines and established that your organisation and your project are eligible please contact your local branch to arrange an email ‘Letter of Support’: Find your local branch. To find your local Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch please click on the following link and enter your postcode into the search function. Find a branch https://www.nutrienagsolutions.com.au/find-a-branch?placeId=ChIJE3RdlwbIWsRUCHTzLcJBhw Contact the Branch Manager and tell him about your project. You may choose to visit your local branch in person, make a phone call or send an email. Please ensure when you are making contact that you provide the following information: • Name of Project Contact • Email of Project Contact • Name of Organisation Applying for the grant • Name of Project • Project timing (projects cannot be planned to start before grants are announcement, which will be in Mid October 2021) • Why this project is important for your community? Please note: The grant application does not have to be completed before you contact your local branch manager to request a Letter of Support. In fact, we suggest you get in touch as soon as your organisation has decided on a project to apply for.
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Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Engagement Pack Material
Step 2: Nutrien Ag Solution Branch is contacted for endorsement. When an organisation contacts a Branch Manager for support it is important that they understand Projects that can be funded, Projects that can’t be funded and Eligibility Requirements of Applicant Organisations. Any questions should be directed to FRRR: Fiona Bradshaw f.bradshaw@frrr.org.au.
Projects that can be funded: A broad range of charitable projects will be considered under this program including: • Delivering, or providing activities, events, programs and services; • Purchasing or hiring equipment and materials; • Community infrastructure projects such as hall renovations and playgrounds; • Organisational capacity building such as strategic planning or governance training; • Developing community resources such as volunteer programs, community gardens or providing access to training and skills development. Note: projects must be planned to occur after the grants are announced in Mid October 2021
Projects that cannot be funded There are several areas that we cannot fund through this program. • Projects that support core business or areas of responsibility of Federal, State and Local Governments. • The encouragement or advancement of sport, recreation and social activities are not considered charitable activities under Australian law. Applications from sporting organisations need to clearly demonstrate charitable outcomes and benefit to the wider community that are above and beyond the sporting activities of the club. • Overseas travel and overseas projects; · Prizes, gifts, trophies or awards; • Political lobbying; • Projects that primarily benefit private business, a sole trader, or private interests; • Projects solely focused on animal welfare.
Applicant organisations must meet the following criteria: • Applicant organisations must be a not-for-profit organisation with an ABN or Incorporation Certificate; • Organisations with or without DGR endorsement are eligible; • Organisations can submit one application per grant round; • Projects must benefit communities in remote, rural or regional Australia.
Applications will be ineligible if • Application is submitted by individuals, sole traders, private or commercial businesses (as per the submitted ABN); • Application is submitted by an organisation that is not a legal entity (i.e. a registered not-for-profit), without the written consent of the governing / partnering body who holds the ABN / Incorporation Certificate.
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Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Engagement Pack Material
Step 3A: Branch Manager does not endorse project A Nutrien Ag Solution Branch Manager may not be able to endorse a project if the organisation is not eligible or they are unsure of the eligibility of the project. Any questions in the first instance should be directed to FRRR: Fiona Bradshaw f.bradshaw@frrr.org.au. Email ‘Inability to Endorse’ From: <Nutrien Branch Manager> of <Nutrien Branch>, To: <Project Applicant Email Address> RE: Inability to endorse <Project Name> Dear <Project Applicant Name>, Thank you for contacting me with regard to your grant application to the ‘Grants to Grow Our World’ grant program. I am unable to endorse your project as the information that you have provided suggests your project or organisation may not be eligible because: <ineligibility reason agreed with FRRR> If you would like to discuss this email further, please contact FRRR directly on 1800 170 020 to assist with confirming your eligibility. Kind regards, Branch Manager Sign Off
Step 3B: Branch Manager fills out an email ‘Letter of Support’ template with Project Information and emails to Grant Applicant Email ‘Letter of Support’ Template From: <Nutrien Branch Manager> of <Nutrien Branch>, To: <Project Applicant Email Address> RE: Endorsement of <Project Name> Dear <Project Applicant Name>, Thank you for contacting me with regard to your grant application to the ‘Grants to Grow Our World’ grant program. On behalf of Nutrien Ag Solutions <Branch Location> I am pleased to offer my support to the application from <Grant Applicant Organisation> for <Project Name>. Please ensure you attach a copy of this email as a Supporting Document when you complete your application. Wishing you all the best for your application, Branch Manager Sign Off
Step 4: Grant Applicant uploads email ‘Letter of Support’ to Application The Application Form includes: • A question regarding what is the applicants local Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch • A prompt to upload a copy of the email ‘Letter of Support’ from the Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Manager
Step 5: Grant Applications without an email ‘Letter of Support’ attached will be considered ineligible FRRR will not validate Grant Applications that do not include this requirement. They will be deemed ineligible and sent a decline letter informing them that their application was unsuccessful.
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Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants Sample Grant Program Application
Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants Sample Grant Program Application A. Legal Organisation This funding is for not for profit community organisations in rural and regional Australia. Please refer to the Grant Program Guidelines for more information.
What is the legal name of the organisation?
Postal Address Line 1
Postal Address Line 2
Town
State
Postcode
Organisation – Legal & Tax Status Please click on this link from the Australian Government ABN Lookup site to complete the following organisation details.
Is your organisation registered with an ABN
Organisation ABN
Y/N
#
Select Organisation Entity type, as per your ABN Lookup
Is the organisations registered for GST? Y/N
Does your organisation hold any of the following? Select all that apply ACNC
DGR1
DGR2
DGR4
TCC
N/A
Is your organisation an Incorporated Association
If yes, what is the Incorporated Association number?
If yes, which State/Territory authority is your organisation registered with?
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Organisation – Head of the Organisation These contact details should be for the person who is the head of the organisation (e.g. Chair, President, CEO) as they MUST authorise the application, and not a subcommittee Chair, Secretary, Treasurer or Program Manager. Important: Our correspondence regarding the outcome of your application will be sent here.
Title
First Name
Last Name
Mobile No.
Position Held Bus. Hrs Phone No.
Organisation – Project Contact This person will be contacted if we have any questions about your project/application.
Title
First Name
Last Name
Mobile No.
Position Held Bus. Hrs Phone No.
Organisation - Overview If your organisation currently provides services or activities in the community, please tell us what these are:
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B. Delivery Organisation Important only complete Part B if you are delivering the project but are partnering with an organisation who will receive and hold grant funds (eg. an auspice relationship). For more information, please see the Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants Program Guidelines.
Delivery Organisation – Name & Address Organisation Name
Postal Address Line 1
Postal Address Line 2
Town
State
Postcode
Delivery Organisation - Overview If your organisation currently provides services or activities in the community, please tell us what these are:
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C. Project Information The Nutrien Ag Solutions Communtiy Grants Program seeks to support local not for profit community organisations to deliver charitable projects to broadly benefit the wider community including but not limited to: • Delivering, or providing activities, events, programs and services; • Purchasing or hiring equipment and materials; • Community infrastructure projects; • Organisational capacity building; • Community resource development. Project Title Project Summary. Briefly tell us what you are applying for i.e. equipment or activity, and why. Please nominate your nearest Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch What will you do? What is your project and how does it benefit your wider community? What will you actually do? What will the grant funds pay for? What are the key activities that will be undertaken? Why is the project needed? What is the problem/need/opportunity that your project seeks to address in your community? When will the project happen? Please provide expected start and end dates for your project, including when key activities will happen. Projects cannot be funded retrospectively, so grant funds cannot be spent until after the grant announcement, which is expected in mid October 2021. Where will the project happen? Please tell us the following information about the project location. If more than one, you can list up to four (4) locations. Town
State
Postcode
Population
LGA
Who will benefit from this project? Who specifically in your community will benefit from the project, how will they be involved? Who else are you working with on this project, and do you have any other funding sources available to you? Who else i.e. partner organisations, community members etc will be involved in the project and how
Does you project involve working directly with children/youth under 18?
Y/
N
Does your organisation have policies and procedures regarding working with children, Working with Children Checks and the handling of child abuse complaints
Y/
N
HOW will your project benefit the community (select ONE option that best describes HOW your project will create change) Investing in infrastructure and Equipment Building Organisational Capacity Developing Awareness, Knowledge and Skills Providing Access to Services/Activities Is there anything else that you would like to tell us about your project and/or your community that has not been covered in our questions?
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D. Project Budget Income – FRRR Request & Your Organisations Contribution.
Total project cost
Amount requested from FRRR
Does the amount requested cover the full project cost?
$
$
Y/N
Cash Contribution from your organisation $
CASH INCOME Name of the funding source: sponsoring organisation, fundraising activity, or gifts. Grant Request from this program
$
CASH EXPENDITURE Provide a list of the project expenses. Where possible attach quotes for items over $1000.
?
Total (must balance total expenditure)
IN KIND SUPPORT - Who An estimate value for non cash contribution such as services, equipment, time, and materials.
Total (must balance total income)
IN KIND SUPPORT – WHAT For services provided by volunteers, please cost their services at $41/hour.
i.e. volunteer time
Additional information or comments regarding in kind contributions
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E. Supporting Documents Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch and Branch Manager Endorsement Organisations must have their projects endorsed by a Nutien Ag Solutions Branch and Branch Manager. Please attach a copy of the email ‘Letter of Support’ from the Branch Manager to your application.
Partnering Organisation Letter of Support Organisations that are partnering with another organisation who has the legal responsibility for the grant funds MUST attach a Letter of Support for this project from the partnering organisation.
Financial Attachments Legal Organisations Financials (the organisation associated with this application who have an ABN or Incorporation number). Please read the following carefully: • For organisations who have audited financials: Attach the most recent annual audited financial statements. • For organisations who do not have audited financials: Attach the most recent 12 months Income and Expenditure Statement. If you have a Balance Sheet, please submit this also. • For organisations less than one year old: Provide bank statements for the period you have been operating. Additional Financial Documents Browse for the document and upload here. Please note files can be no larger than 10mb. If relevant, please provide a brief explanation of any large financial surplus, or current assets and tell us why FRRR funds are still required. If relevant, please explain any deficits and steps to sustain the organisation financially.
F. Application Confirmation Statement To be endorsed by the Legal Entity Organisation for this project. Application Confirmation Statement I confirm that this application is made with the knowledge and approval of the legal head of the organisation, and endorse this application and agree to the following conditions: • I Agree that the information given in this application is true and correct and I have the authority to submit the application on behalf of the above named organisation; • I Agree that if successful, grant funds will only be used in accordance with the request in this application and to create a community benefit • I Acknowledge and understand that all applications become the property of FRRR and Nutrien Ag Solutions • I Agree that the information given in this application can be shared with third parties such as Nutrien Ag Solutions for the purposes of administering and promoting this grant program. • I Agree to inform FRRR if the organisation has a significant change to its governance and/or financial situation; • I Agree that if successful, to provide banking details to FRRR within the required time frame; • I Agree that if successful, to expend funding within 12 months or as per the terms in the Grant Conditions; • I Agree for FRRR and Nutrien Ag Solutions to publish stories and photographs utilising the information and photo/logo provided in the application. • I Agree that if our organisation is successful in receiving a grant, we will complete a funding acquittal in <Date> confirming how the grant funds were used, the impact that was achieved from the grant funds and return any unused grant funds. I have read and agreed to the above
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