Grants

Description

This article outlines how parishes can access grant funding and when Synod sponsorship may be needed.

Overview

Grants that may assist your church can be provided by federal, state and local governments, privatebusinesses, trusts, foundations or philanthropic organisations.

Our Parishes and churches as community organisations can apply for grant funding from State andFederal Governments and other organisations for projects according to the grant criteria of the government minister or organisation, which include having an Australian Business Number (ABN), being incorporated, and being a registered not-for-profit organisation.

Most churches within the Diocese of Adelaide are not separately incorporated. The Synod is incorporated and can often ‘auspice’ or sponsor an application on behalf of a church.

Contact your church’s Secretary of the Synod if sponsorship is needed.

Eligibility for specific government grants should be checked on the relevant government or organisation website.

Where to find grants

Some general tips for finding and applying for government grants are provided below:

GrantAssist: has information about government grants for communities, clubs, and
Grants SA: provides funding for community organisations to support local projects that strengthen communities. Visit the Grants SA website and FAQs.
SA Health grants: provides funding for the Office for the Ageing Community grants
gov.au grants: information on federal government grants can be obtained from your local Federal member and at
A variety of grants are also available from local Visit your local council website for information.

Tips for grant applications

Sign up for grant notifications and project alerts where
Attend a grants SA information session.
Before applying to Grants SA, discuss your project idea with a grants project officer by calling the Grants Team at 1300 650 985 or emailing them at grantsSA@sa.gov.au. Keep yourself updated on the policy outcomes the grant provider is seeking, e.g. disadvantaged, multicultural, and volunteers.

Make sure that your grant application addresses the policy outcomes of the grant program and provides statistics and evidence from participants where required.
Ask Grants SA to review your online application at least two days before the deadline so youknow whether it meets the criteria or if there are areas that can be

The Ministry and Parish Support can provide assistance with grant applications and provideinformation on how to apply for auspicing or sponsoring of applications by the Synod, where required.

Does your application require sponsorship by the synod?

Depending on the type of grant a parish is applying for, details regarding the synod may be required as a sponsoring organisation. This is generally the case if the grant applicant is required to be an incorporated organisation.

If required, use the following information:

Incorporation type: Associations Incorporation Act 1985

• Incorporation number: A13

ABN: 63 198 215 958

• Contact person:

Marianne Gillard

Ministry and Parish Support Officer Phone: (08) 8305 9363

Email: support@adelaideanglicans.com

Address: 18 King William Road, North Adelaide SA 5006

Applicant organisation additional information (if required)

The Synod is a governing body for the management of the affairs of the Diocese. The object of the Synod is to provide for the life and growth, the order and good government of the Anglican Church of Australia within the Adelaide Diocese.

A copy of the Constitution of the Anglican Diocese is attached.

• Is your organisation involved with a quality management system?: No

Are you applying on behalf of another organisation (sponsoring)?: (Note: this is important)
Sponsored Organisation Contact Details: Example: Anglican Parish of Stirling
Incorporation number: Leave blank
ABN: Insert parish ABN here
Postal Address: Enter the parish’s postal address
Contact Person: Enter the parish s contact person’s details

• Are you the building owner?: Yes

Financial Statement: Tick ‘the organisation’s financial information is available on the ACNC website
Attach a copy of the Parish’s annual income and expenditure statement in the Attachments section at the end of the application.
Attach the Constitution of the Diocese in the application if

Applicant Organisation Declaration

Principal Office Bearer Declaration
Name: [Insert name of current Secretary of Synod/Operations Manager]
Position: Secretary of Synod/Operations Manager
Phone Number: (08) 8305 9350
Email: support@adelaideanglicans.com
Second Authorised Personnel’s Details: This can be the name of the Parish appointed contact, or the warden/clergy as approved by the Parish Council.

• Disclosure of Name and Contact Details for the Organisation: Tick ‘Yes’

Grants SA invites applicants to discuss and review online grant applications directly with them to support successful outcomes. Contact Grants SA at 1300 650 985.