ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATION COUNCIL ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATION FUND CENTENARY OF ANZAC 2015-16 Guidelines Paper Above: Service Representatives at the unveiling of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial, 10 Nov, 2013. Below: 10th Battalion marching past State Parliament on 21 Sept, 1914 prior to embarking from Outer Harbor on 20 Oct, 1914 and arriving in Egypt on 4 Dec, 1914. Important Information Closing Date: 5pm Friday, 12 June 2015 Mailed, hand delivered or emailed applications will be accepted (note: applications must be postmarked before 5pm Friday, 12 June 2015). Late or incomplete applications cannot be accepted. Please read this Guidelines Paper before completing the application form. Applications can only be accepted if they are made on the application form, although supporting information may be attached. Application forms may be printed from the website at http://dpc.sa.gov.au/anzac-day-commemoration-fund-and-council Applications from organisations must be authorised by an appropriate executive member of that organisation. Applications must be accompanied by the required documentation. For further information or assistance please phone Clare Hennessy on 8226 3502, email: [email protected] or visit the website at http://dpc.sa.gov.au/anzac-daycommemoration-fund-and-council 2 What is the purpose of the funding? The ANZAC Day Commemoration Fund is established under the ANZAC Day Commemoration Act 2005. The ANZAC Day Commemoration Council will consider applications for funding over the period of the Centenary of ANZAC. The period 2014 to 2018 marks 100 years since Australia’s involvement in the First World War. The ANZAC Centenary provides us with an opportunity to remember those who have fought and served in all wars, conflicts and peace keeping operations in the past hundred years and to remember the more than 102,000 Australians who have given their lives in service. The main focus for the application of the funding will be those projects that are specifically South Australian and are aimed at educating the community about the significance of ANZAC Day and/or commemorating our nation’s military heritage. This year’s funding will make available grants to organisations and community groups with a specific project or activity that commemorates those who have served in wars, conflicts or peace operations. Grants will generally be within the range of $2,000 to $20,000 excluding GST, however projects outside these amounts will be considered subject to competing priorities. Applications for projects over $10,000 must include a comprehensive evaluation plan and evidence that alternative sources of funding have been explored. Applications that demonstrate collaborative approaches or partnerships are encouraged. Who can apply? Any individual, ex-service organisation, local government authority, community organisation, special interest group, researcher, educational institution, parent group or other not for profit organisation is eligible to apply for funds, provided that the applicant is based in South Australia. 3 What types of projects may be funded? The Council may apply funding for a number of purposes. During the centenary period, the focus will be on: • Projects which commemorate the service and sacrifice of men and women during the First World War; • Projects which commemorate the Century of Service – recognising the Australian men and women who have served in war, defence and peacekeeping over the last 100 years. How do I submit my proposal? Funding proposals should be developed with reference to these guidelines and using the ANZAC Day Commemoration Fund Application Form. A covering letter is not required. All proposed projects must be costed and quotations supplied. Assessment of applications may be delayed where documentation and/or project budget details have not been provided. Funding requests for commemorative publications should include a proposed distribution list to enable an informed decision to be made based on the anticipated community benefit of the project. Applicants should note that the RSL Virtual War Memorial, a state-wide centenary project, has now been launched. This project involves the digital collection and cataloguing of personal stories, documents and audio recordings and placement on a dedicated website. Oral histories and research into individuals with local affiliations is a valuable part of this project and grant applicants are therefore requested to include electronic files for subsequent storage in a digital archive. Files in the following format are preferred - Word files, .pdf, jpeg images, Mpeg video, .wav audio and DVD format files. The virtual memorial can be accessed via the following link www.rslvirtualwarmemorial.org.au. 4 Alternative funding options When considering an application for a grant from the ANZAC Day Commemoration Fund, alternate sources of funding may also be explored. Saluting Their Service commemorations grants support projects and activities which directly commemorate Australia’s service men and women. Further information for applicants is available at – http://www.dva.gov.au/commems_oawg/commemorations/grants/Pages/index.aspx What will not be funded? • Projects which are not based in South Australia • Ongoing expenditure (such as electricity bills, wages for staff ) • Projects which duplicate existing projects or services • Major capital works or landscaping • Existing ANZAC Day services • Reunions which are not significant • Catering • Travel, accommodation or entrance fees • IT equipment, PA systems or digital cameras • Projects from individuals or organisations with outstanding acquittals from previous rounds NOTE: • Annual events (ANZAC Day and associated events) which are ongoing will receive ‘seed funding’ for one year only • Funding of expenditure already incurred will be at the discretion of the Council 5 What happens if my application is approved? Receipt of applications will be acknowledged by email. Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application approximately eight weeks after the closing date of the round. The recipient of the grant must enter into a grant agreement with the ANZAC Day Commemoration Council that sets out the conditions of the grant, including acquittal and reporting requirements. Grants must be expended within twelve months of receipt of funding, unless approval has been granted by the Council for an extension of time. Funds must be spent on the project as described in the application, and any unspent funds must be returned to the ANZAC Day Commemoration Council. No portion of the grant monies can be expended on items not listed in the grant agreement. Your organisation must seek approval in writing from the Council for any alterations to the approved project. Successful applicants are required to acknowledge support from the ANZAC Day Commemoration Fund. Receipt of the grant must be publicly acknowledged in any programs, correspondence or promotion of your organisation and its services to members of the community. The grant must be acquitted in accordance with the requirements of the grant agreement by completing an evaluation report and an accountability statement provided by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Your organisation must also retain and provide to the Department copies of receipts for the full grant amount. 6 Further Information IF YOU REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Ms Clare Hennessy Telephone: (08) 8226 3502 Facsimile: (08) 8226 4040 E-mail: [email protected] COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS & ALL ATTACHMENTS SHOULD BE SENT TO: Ms Clare Hennessy Executive Officer ANZAC Day Commemoration Council GPO Box 2343 ADELAIDE SA 5001 OR HAND DELIVERED TO: Security Desk - Ground Floor State Administration Centre 200 Victoria Square ADELAIDE SA 5000 Applications are due by Friday, 12 June 2015 (Note: Applications postmarked up to 5pm, Friday, 12 June 2015 will be accepted) LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED 7
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