Eligible organisations
The following organisations and individuals can apply for funding:
- public entities
- private sector businesses and agencies
- educational institutions
- local government authorities
- co-operatives
- not for profit organisations.
Important: to be eligible for funding applicants must be:
- an incorporated body, co-operative or association (including business associations), and
- financially solvent.
Single entities or consortiums
If you’re a single entity or consortium, you must nominate a ‘lead organisation’ in your application. The role of the lead organisation is to:
- endorse the application
- verify any commitment of funds for the project
- authorise to enter into a funding agreement with the State if successful.
A duly authorised representative of the lead organisation must approve the application. Individuals are not eligible to apply as a lead organisation.
The lead organisation must:
- have an Australian Business Number and registered for GST
- be able to show at least 3 years’ operating history. This applies to the lead organisation or their parent company
- be able to provide 3 years of financial reports (preferably audited). This applies to the lead organisation or their parent company.
Please note:
- We will only fund the lead organisation for the duration of the project.
- We may request that you audit and resubmit unaudited financial reports. This will happen during the assessment process.
Who cannot apply?
The following organisations and individuals cannot apply for funding:
- individuals
- government departments and administrative offices.