2026/27 Sponsorship

1. Ensure you have thoroughly read and understood the Community Funding Requests_Guidelines.pdf

2. Please call the Volunteer and Community Officer on (02) 6022 9315 prior to starting your
application.

I confirm the eligibility of the organisation or group on behalf of which I am applying for funding. I declare that:

• I have thoroughly read and understood the Community Funding Requests_Guidelines.pdf and,
• I have engaged in a discussion with a council officer and verified the eligibility of my organisation or group.

The organisation or group I am representing:

• Is an incorporated not-for-profit community;
• Is an unincorporated community group or organisation with an auspice from an incorporated not-for-profit organisation;
• Is not a political party or entity;
• Is not a religious group or entity, unless affiliated with an organisation that benefits the community as a whole;
• Has public liability insurance coverage with a minimum value of $10 million;
• Has not received funding from Wodonga Council within the last 12 months; and
• Has completed acquittal processes from previous Wodonga Council funded projects. 

Furthermore:

• I have discussed the project scope and application with the Volunteer and Community Officer;
• I have obtained quotations from ABN registered suppliers; 
• I have ensured the project or initiative aligns to the current Council Plan Council_Plan_2025_2029_final.pdf and/or Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan Municipal_Public_Health_and_Wellbeing_Plan_final.pdf;
• I can demonstrate to project or initiative will directly benefit the residents of Wodonga;
• I can demonstrate how funds are to be spent, providing evidence information
• Understand that the project must be completed within twelve months from award of funds 

My initiative is not part of 

• A government entity; or functioning as an educational institute;
• A project that is inherently political or religious in nature;
• Works to building that are managed and/or occupied by for-profit organisations;
• A project or initiative that is currently underway (funds cannot be awarded retrospectively);
• Works to a property that is owned or under the management of state or federal government agencies (note: property owned by Wodonga Council will be considered); and
• A project or initiative that will require ongoing funding from the council.
• A project that is deemed offensive, inappropriate or contrary to law.

The funding is not sought for the following purposes:

• Day-to day operational costs including equipment, wages, rent, insurance, utility bills (unless specifically forming part of a new initiative or pilot);
• Personal expenses such as petrol, phone bills or home costs which are incurred by an individual rather than a group;
• The purchase of alcohol, vapes, tobacco, fireworks or activities related to gambling; and 
• International travel.

Contact must be made to discuss the eligibility criteria, please contact the Volunteer and Community Officer on (02) 6022 9315 or communitygrants@wodonga.vic.gov.au

- The application must meet all eligibility requirements and will be assessed against the
scoring criteria.

- Funding is competitive, and if oversubscribed there is a possibility that no funding or
partial funding, will be provided.

- Once allocated funds are exhausted, no additional funding will be available within
the financial year.

- It is the applicant's responsibility to inform the council of any changes to key project
contact details.

- The applicant must provide true and correct details, to the best of their knowledge, and
have sought consent from the people and groups named in the application.

- Applications from entities leasing or renting a facility from another organisation must
include written permission from that organisation.

- Applicants are responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and authorisations, including
public liability insurance. Please note, council officers can provide guidance on these
requirements.

- The applicant understands and consents to Wodonga Council collecting the personal
information requested on the Application Form for the purpose of determining funding, and
any secondary purposes associated with the conduct of this program.

- The council will only fund items or services that are purchased or provided post funds
being formally awarded.

- The council encourages the applicant to source from suppliers within Wodonga.

- For Community Impact Grants, successful applicants must enter into a funding
agreement with council and submit an invoice for 90 percent of the awarded amount within
four weeks of notification of their successful application. The remaining 10 percent will be
paid upon the successful completion and acquittal of the project.

- For Sponsorship and Donations, successful applicants must enter into a funding
agreement with council and submit an invoice for 100 percent of the awarded amount within
four weeks of notification of their successful application.

- Where funding is contingent upon a specific condition, the applicant must provide
evidence of fulfilling the condition before grant funds will be released by Council.

- All grants are exclusive of GST. If the applicant is registered for GST, Council will add the
GST component to the approved grant amount.

- The applicant must spend funds on the project as described in the application, or as
directed in the funding agreement. Any funds not spent must be returned to Council by the
applicant.

- If funds are approved and made available, the purchases must be made by the applicant
within the agreed time frame.

- If there are any changes to your project outcomes, dates, costs, or location, you must
notify Council by emailing the Volunteer and Community Officer.  A Variation Request Form can be provided. Once submitted, your request will be reviewed, and you will be informed ofthe outcome.

- Information submitted to Council becomes the property of Wodonga Council to be used
at its discretion and may be used in Council publications for the purpose of promoting the
Community Impact Grants program. 

- Community Impact Grant recipients acknowledge Wodonga Council as a funding source either by, using the council's logo in marketing and publicity materials, acknowledgement at events, and/or invitations to Councillors or Council representatives to attend events.

- An Acquittal Report (Final Report) must be completed by the applicant within one month of
the project end date. The applicant must be able to list income and expenditure and provide
receipts if requested for all goods and services purchased with Council grant funding. In
addition, the applicant will be required to list project outcomes in the Acquittal Report.