TARGETED GRANT ROUND - COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE

The Tasmanian Community Fund is seeking to fund a range of projects (up to $50 000) that build on or improve community infrastructure:

• Skate parks –improvements to existing skate parks or the construction of new parks
• Bike tracks/parks – improvements to existing tracks/parks, construction of new tracks/parks or the development of infrastructure to support community use of tracks/parks
• Walking trails/tracks – improvements to existing trails/tracks, construction of new trails/tracks or the development of infrastructure to support community use of trails/tracks
• Playgrounds – construction of new playgrounds or improvements to existing playgrounds
• Outdoor exercise equipment – installation of new equipment.

The Tasmanian Community Fund will be looking for projects that:

• meet current or identified future community needs
• demonstrate collaboration between organisations and maximise community benefit
• provide value for money with applicants encouraged to contribute a minimum of 10% of the amount being sought from the Tasmanian Community Fund
• on-going commitment and demonstrated capacity to fund and support maintenance, management and/or replacement by the applicant.

Eligible applicants: Not-for-profit organisations proposing to undertake a project in Tasmania. 

Funding available: Around $2.5 million is available for allocation through this targeted round. 

How to apply: Applicants should provide the information requested in the guidelines by the closing date. Guidelines and access to the link for the application form are available from our website at www.tascomfund.org.  For assistance with assessing the guidelines and the link please email admin@tascomfund.org or phone the Fund Office on 6232 7269.   

Closing date:  Applications close on 22 June 2016. 

Assessment: Our grant rounds are highly competitive and we are unable to support every worthwhile project. Organisations are strongly encouraged to contact Fund staff early in the process to discuss their proposed application.

We will advise all applicants in writing of the outcome of their application by mid-August. Funding decisions are final. 

Further information: Visit the Fund’s website www.tascomfund.org or contact the Fund Office on 6232 7269 or 6232 7043. 

IMPORTANT: Please read information below, provided by SmartyGrants, to assist you in completing your application online.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Welcome to the Tasmanian Community Fund online grant application service, powered by SmartyGrants.

You may begin anywhere in this application form. Please ensure you save as you go.

For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the form, please contact us on 6232 7269 or 6232 7043 during business hours or email admin@tascomfund.org and quote your application number.

Click here http://www.tascomfund.org/about_our_grants/guidelines to view the guidelines.

If you need more help using this form, download the Help Guide for Applicants or check out Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

NAVIGATING (MOVING THROUGH) THE APPLICATION FORM

On the right hand side of every screen, there is a box which links directly to every page of the application. Click the link to jump directly to page you want.

You can also click 'next page' or 'previous page' on the top or bottom of each page to move forward or backward through the application.

SAVING YOUR DRAFT APPLICATION

If you wish to leave a partially completed application, press 'save' and log out. When you log back in and click on the My Submissions link at the top of the screen, you will find a list of any applications you have started or submitted. You can reopen your draft application and start where you left off.

You can also download any application, whether draft or completed, as a PDF. Click on the Download button at the bottom of the application navigation panel.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

You will find a Review and Submit button at the bottom of the Navigation Panel. You need to review your application before you can submit it.

Once you have reviewed your application you can submit it by clicking on 'Submit' at the top of the screen or on the navigation panel. You will not be able to submit your application until all the compulsory questions are completed.

Once you have submitted your application, no further editing or uploading of support materials is possible.

When you submit your application, you will receive an automated confirmation email with a copy of your submitted application attached. This will be sent to the email you used to register.

If you do not receive a confirmation of submission email then you should presume that your submission has NOT been submitted.

ATTACHMENTS AND SUPPORT DOCUMENTS

You may need to upload/submit attachments to support your application. This is very simple, but requires you to have the documents saved on your computer, or on a zip drive, or similar.

You need to allow enough time for each file to upload before trying to attach another file. Files can be up to 25MB each; however, we do recommend trying to keep files to a maximum of 5MB – the larger the file, the longer the upload time.

COMPLETING AN APPLICATION IN A GROUP/TEAM

A number of people can work on an application using the same log in details as long as only one person is working at a time. Ensure you save as you go.

SPELL CHECK

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