Community Financial Assistance Program 2026/2027 Round One

Richmond Valley Council Community Financial Assistance Program 2025/2026 Round 2

Application instructions

Getting support

Contact Council on 02 6660 0300 during business hours or email marie.cullen@richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au

Guidelines
Please refer to Policy 1.2 - Community Financial Assistance Program for eligibility, selection criteria and funding guidelines.

Navigating the form
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Questions marked with * are compulsory. You cannot submit your application until all compulsory questions are answered.

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Uploading supporting documents
You will be required to upload financial statements and quotes to support your application. Please take the time to label them appropriately.

Submitting your application
Please review your application before you submit it. Once you submit your application no further editing is possible.

Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application.

Applications must be submitted by 5pm Wednesday 7 October 2026.

Applicant details

Your organisation details:

Name of organisation/group applying for funding *

ABN (if GST registered)

Postal address *

Address *Address line 2

City *

State *

Postcode *

Your contact details:

First Name *

Last Name

Position within organisation *

Email address *

Mobile phone number *

We are applying for funding as: *

Incorporated not-for-profit organisationSponsored not-for-profit community groupSection 355 Committee of Richmond Valley Council

Please upload evidence of sponsor arrangements *

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Unincorporated not-for-profit community groups can apply for assistance with the support of eligible incorporated sponsor organisations. Sponsor organisations must provide a signed letter agreeing to take responsibility for the application, the group’s insurance coverage for the funded activities, receipt and acquittal of the financial assistance provided.

Please upload a copy of current Certificate of Currency for public liability insurance *

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Applicants (or sponsor organisations where applicable) must provide evidence that they hold the appropriate public liability insurance for the proposed project.

Tell us about your organisation *

Project details

Project title *Choose a clear, specific project title that reflects your organisation and project’s purpose. It will be used in Council reports, public communications and your funding agreement, so make sure it is easy to identify and suitable for public use.

What project are you applying for funding for, and how will the money be used? *Please explain the purpose of your project and detail what the grant will pay for. Focus on the main activities, items, or services the funding will support. This helps us understand what the grant will achieve and ensures your request fits the guidelines.

How will your project benefit the community, and what specific need does it address? *Describe the positive impact your project will have and explain the community issue, gap, or need it responds to. Be as specific as possible about who will benefit, how they will benefit, and why this project is important for our community.

Who in the community will directly benefit from this project?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communityLow-income earners and/or unemployedOlder people (over 65)People experiencing rural or social isolationPeople with disability or mental health issues and their carersYoung people (under 25)

Amount of funding applied for *Amount should be inclusive of GST

Please upload a detailed project budget and/or a supporting quote to help us assess your funding request. *

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Please upload a budget or a recent itemised quote to show your project is financially viable. These documents demonstrate you have clearly thought through your project and planned the costs. Budgets must show how the funding will be used, and quotes must include supplier contact details. You may upload one or both, depending on what you have available.

Can your project still be delivered if only part funding is available? *

YesNo

If yes, what would the project look like with partial funding?If Council can only provide part of the funding, explain the minimum amount you would need to still deliver the project. Consider whether it could be staged, delivered to fewer participants, supported through in-kind contributions, or partly funded by your organisation.

Please upload your organisation's most recent annual financial statement *

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Please upload your organisation’s most recent annual financial statement so we can assess your financial position. This must be a formal document such as a Profit and Loss Statement, Statement of Financial Performance, or the Annual Financial Summary presented at your most recent AGM. Bank statements are not acceptable. Make sure the document provides a clear summary of your organisation’s financial activity over the past year.

Please upload any additional information to support your application

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For example: letters of support, photos

Terms of funding

As an authorised representative of this organisation I have read and agree to the below terms of funding:
1. If successful our organisation will enter into a funding agreement with Council before any funds are released.
2. Funds will only be used for the approved project and for the purposes outlined in our application.
3. We will not proceed with any project changes without written authorisation from Council.

4. We will provide all required reports, evidence of expenditure, and a completion summary by the deadline set out in the funding agreement.
5. Any unspent or ineligible funds will be returned to Council.
6. The project will be completed within the approved funding period unless Council approves an extension in writing.
7. Council’s support will be acknowledged in project communications and promotions, where appropriate.
8. We have, or will obtain, all required approvals, permits, and insurance to deliver the project safely and lawfully.
9. All information provided in the application is true and correct.
10. We understand that the information in this application may be used for assessment, reporting, and public disclosure as required.
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Name of authorised representative submitting application *

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