Community Fund

ROUND 5 OPENS ON 2 OCTOBER 2010

RACT has a proud record of supporting Tasmanian community programs and events and we take our obligation to support the community very seriously.

The RACT believes that financial and other support provided should be a partnership between organisations, with the primary aim to enrich the Tasmanian community.

In response to the many requests for sponsorship and support, the RACT together with RACT Insurance established the "RACT Community Fund" in 2008 to effectively manage and maximise these benefits for all parties.

Thank you for your interest in the RACT Community Fund, the next round opens on 2nd October, when the application form will be available at this website or by contacting Donna Sward on 6236 4308 or via email at d.sward@ract.com.au

General Information

Timetable

There are two rounds of the RACT Community Fund annually, opening in March and in September each year.

Round 5 key dates are:
Applications Open: Saturday 2 October               
Applications Close: Friday 15 October     
Successful Applicants Advised: by Tuesday 30 November

The opening of Round 5 will be advertised in The Mercury, The Examiner and The Advocate and on this website on Saturday 2 October 2010.

Round 6 will open in March 2011.

Funding Available

Minimum sponsorship: $100 including GST
Maximum sponsorship: $2,000 including GST

General Criteria

In assessing applications, the RACT may consider some of the following factors:

  • Are there synergies between the proposal and the aims of the RACT's public advocacy program or community involvement?
  • Is the project supporting less advantaged groups or communities?
  • Has the entity received significant support from other sources, including government grants?
  • Should the work be properly funded by local authorities?
  • Does the project address any unique needs of urban and/or rural areas in Tasmania?

Eligible Entities

To be eligible, your entity must:

  • Be Tasmanian
  • Be genuinely, non-profit or not-for-profit
  • Provide a service or other benefit for the community, locally, regionally or Statewide

Ineligible Entities

The following enterprises are ineligible:

  • those designed for purely commercial purposes
  • individual sponsorships such as travel or sports-related
  • major fundraising appeals
  • party-political organisations or activities
  • religious organisations or activities except where they involve the provision of recognised community services.

Assessment of Application

Your application will be carefully assessed by a panel of senior RACT Insurance and RACT personnel with outcomes being communicated to applicants within 6 weeks of the closing date.