Emergency relief
People experiencing a crisis or financial hardship may require help to see them through. That’s why Lotterywest provides grants to organisations supporting people in need.
Application FormWhen to apply
There are annual closing dates for Emergency relief grant applications.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: 14 April 2012
CLOSING DATE: 18 June 2012
Note: you will need to provide your audited financial report as supporting documentation.
Who can apply?
These grants are available to not-for-profit organisations and local government authorities. Individuals are not directly eligible for grants.
What can we support?
We support organisations that help people who are experiencing hardship. These grants can be used to cover the cost of food, clothing, shelter; transport or other needs considered critical by the service provider.
To ensure we spread funds where they are needed most, and best respond to the needs of the emergency relief sector, our grants are allocated annually on a regional basis.
Emergency relief grants complement other Lotterywest annual grants for coordination of Christmas and Winter appeals, and the development of the emergency relief sector.
Worth knowing
- Up to 15% of the grant may be used to administer the emergency relief service
- Although each grant must be made to a single organisation, we encourage joint proposals from service providers who work in the same region
- Applications should be for more than $1,000
- There are limits for unincorporated groups and organisations not GST registered. The limit is a combined total of up to $15,000 for each financial year
What we look for:
- Understanding of the needs of the people you plan to support
- Links with other emergency relief agencies
- How you plan to manage and distribute the funds
- A budget detailing the total cost of the emergency relief service
- Capability to deliver the service and to manage the grant
- A working relationship with public hospitals (where emergency relief is provided to patients of public hospitals)
Documents we need:
- A completed Lotterywest Grant Application Form
- Your latest Annual Report if you have one, or AGM minutes if you don’t and the most recent audited financial statements
- A copy of your Constitution
Documents we need from unincorporated groups
- A completed Lotterywest Grant Application Form
- Minutes of your last two Board or committee meetings
- A recent bank statement confirming your organisation’s name
- Recent financial statements such as audited accounts or Treasurer’s report
- Any other documentation evidencing your organisation’s role and function. This could be your Constitution, press clippings or letters of support and appreciation.
Further resources
Engaging others Resource Kit
Managing assets Resource Kit
Planning Resource Kit
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