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Funding Guidelines

INTRODUCTION

The Australian Chinese Charity Foundation Inc. is a broad based community charity. Its major aims are:
* To help charitable/non-profit community organisations currently operating in New South Wales with specific projects and;
* To support individuals and families in emergency circumstances.

All project and emergency funding applications to the Foundation will be assessed by the Fund & Grant Sub-committee. The Sub-committee advises the Foundation about the nature of funding and the amount of assistance required.

THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO ENABLE EQUITY IN FUNDING ALLOCATION:

FUNDING CATEGORIES

1. EMERGENCY FUNDING
 

Applications may be made on the basis of the following categories:
* Victims of accidents and illness
* Special needs

ELIGIBILITY

Application must be referred by one of the following:
* A registered non-profit organisation.
* A registered charitable organisation.
* A sub-ordinate committee/group of a registered non-profit/charitable organisation.

THE AMOUNT OF EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE - 2010

The amount of funding for any application can be up to $750 (maximum)

THERE IS NO CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS OF EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

APPLICATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS
* All applications must be made with an official application form provided by Foundation. (forms can be obtained from our website: www.accfnsw.org)
* The decision of the Foundation in the provision of emergency funding is final and is not subject to any appeal process.
* Funded individuals and families are required to use funds for the purpose stated in the application.

2. COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING
 

Applications may be made on the basis of the following categories:
* Youths
* Aged
* Mainstream Australian Charity
* Special needs

OBJECTIVES OF COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING

All community projects
* Must be related to charity and /or welfare activities.
* Support or strengthen individuals and communities during their development/crisis.
* Enhance opportunities for individuals and families to gain access to services and to maintain independence and self help.
* Promote network initiatives.
* Promote multiculturalism.

ELIGIBILITY

Application must be one of the following:
* A registered non-profit organisation.
* A registered charitable organisation.
* A sub-ordinate committee/group of a registered non-profit/charitable organisation.

THE AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE ON COMMUNITY PROJECTS - 2010

The amount of funding for any one project can be up to $7000 (maximum).

OPENING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - 2010
  8th July 2010

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - 2010
  4th September 2010

APPLICATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS
* All applications must be made with an official application form provided by the Foundation (forms can be obtained from our website: www.accfnsw.org)
* The decision of the Foundation in the provision of the project funding is final and is not subject to any appeal process.
* The Foundation reserves the right not to distribute all allocated funds if submitted projects cannot meet its objectives.
* Funded organisation is required to use funds for the purpose stated in the application.
* A project report including an audited financial statement and other relevant documents must be signed and submitted to the Foundation on the completion of the funded project or within 12 months of receiving funds.

THE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
* Project must address current needs of the relevant community and its benefits to the community.
* The application must demonstrate initiative in assessing or responding to current needs of the community.
* The project must adhere to the objectives of the Foundation.


For any enquiries please send an email to fundandgrant@accfnsw.org

Click to download the Emergency Assistance Application Form
Click to download the Community Project Funding Application Form