COVID-19 community grants

• Eligibility

  Eligible applications include:

  • Organisations that are community-serving, not-for-profit legal entities that are registered with the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission (ACNC).
  • Organisations must be based in Tasmania.
  • Organisations must submit a defined project that will create positive outcomes in relation to issues faced in the community caused by the COVID-19 restrictions in Tasmania from March 2020.

   

  Ineligible applications include:

  • Projects where there is a direct benefit to a business or an individual.
  • Projects that benefit a political party.
  • Fundraising campaigns or appeals.
  • Ongoing running or labour costs other than for the project that is the subject of this application.
  • Expenses that were incurred prior to the COVID-19 restrictions or to cover a budget deficit.

  
  

• Selection criteria

  To be considered for these grants applicants must demonstrate that:

  • The proposed project will create positive outcomes in relation to issues faced in the community caused by COVID-19 restrictions in Tasmania from March 2020.
  • The project has good prospects of successful implementation within a 12-month timeframe, and long-term costs and sustainability have been considered.
  • The organisation and the project does not conflict with Hydro Tasmania's values, ethics and safety culture.

   

  To demonstrate that there is a need and that the project will be successful, the applicant must provide:

  • Information about the issues in the community caused by the COVID-19 restrictions from March 2020.
  • Details on the positive outcomes this project is seeking to achieve to address some of the aforementioned issues.
  • A clear outline of the project's objectives, time-frame, budget and the success is within the organisation's capacity and expertise.

   

  Applicants must be willing to provide information and photographs during the project for use by Hydro Tasmania.

   

  All successful applicants will be required to sign a Funding Agreement which Hydro Tasmania will provide.

  
  

• Terms and conditions

  • Submission of an application is deemed to be acceptance of the conditions.
  • Grants are only open to projects in Tasmania.
  • Applications must be submitted on the application form provided.
  • Applications open Monday 25 May 2020 and close at 5pm Friday 5 June 2020. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by the end of July 2020. Late applications will not be accepted.
  • Satisfaction of the eligibility criteria and compliance with the application process does not guarantee the provision of a grant to any applicant.
  • The judging panel reserves the right in its absolute discretion to choose the successful applicants. The judging panel's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  • Hydro Tasmania may choose to award grants to successful applicants either in full, or in part.
  • It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the budget and other financial information is correct and fully completed.
  • The grant must be used within 12 months from payment and for the purpose for which it has been provided. If an organisation is unable to fulfil this requirement the funds must be returned to Hydro Tasmania.
  • A final project report and photographs of the successful completion of the project must be provided to Hydro Tasmania within 12 months of the receipt of the grant. Photographs are to be made available for use by Hydro Tasmania.
  • Approval of a grant does not commit Hydro Tasmania to any future financial assistance to the organisation.
  • If there is a third party involved, for example, a sponsor, the applicant remains responsible for all parties to abide by the terms and conditions of the grant.
  • Successful applicants must sign a Funding Agreement and provide Hydro Tasmania with a tax invoice.
  • Hydro Tasmania shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with funned projects.
  • Hydro Tasmania accepts no responsibility for any tax implications that may arise from the successful application.
  • Once a grant has been awarded any shortfall required for the completion of the project needs to be covered by the organisation or other funding sources.
  • Hydro Tasmania collects and discloses applicants' personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy, and in this case, collects such information in order to conduct and administer the grant program. If the information requested is not provided, the applicant may not participate in the program. By submitting the application each applicant agrees that Hydro Tasmania may use this information for any media, promotion, marketing and/or publicity purposes without further reference, payment or other compensation to the applicant.