Funding FAQs


I have a project idea, what do I do next?
What assistance can Sport and Recreation staff provide?
Can I have feed-back on my application?
What other assistance can I receive in submitting an application?
What is the Funding Period?
How does an organisation lodge an application?
Do I need a Login Code / Password to apply Online?
What is involved in entering an Online Application?
Does my organisation need to be Goods and Services Tax (GST) registered and what does this mean?
Should I include GST in the budget?
Does my organisation need public liability insurance before a grant is offered?
Can I submit a hard-copy of the application?
Can I lodge my application late?
Can data be transferred – attached/cut/pasted into the Online application?
Can I exit and come back to an application later to re-edit before submitting by the due closing date?
How detailed does the budget need to be?
Do quotes have to be on official "Supplier Letterhead"?
What happens after lodgement of an application?
Will all organisations receive an equal assessment?
What happens if my application is successful?
What if my application is unsuccessful?
What is the reporting / acquittal requirements for a grant?

An acquittal involves providing documentation that shows how you spent the money that you received in accordance with the Funding Deed. This may include an independent audit of the grant expenditure.

What happens if money/funding is not fully expended?
General - Do's and Don'ts