The Seedling Fund is an initiative that aims to support local communities. The fund is part of the Sprout Hub model in Alkimos Vista, which Sprout Ventures delivers for Stockland and Development WA.

This year the Alkimos Vista Seedling Fund grant is offering 3 grants of up to $3,200 each!

Eligibility

• Applicants must be a not-for-profit body with a current and valid ABN, such as an incorporated association, or be auspiced by one.

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate the project will benefit the community of Alkimos Vista and / or the surrounding area.

• A single application per applicant will only be considered per grant round

What will not be funded

• Organisational core operating costs such as funding for permanent staff members, insurance and utilities

• Commercial activities and organisations

• Projects that duplicate existing services and programs

• Projects with a sole religious or political purpose

• The advancement of sport is not considered as charitable activity by the ATO. Therefore, applications from sporting organisations need to clearly demonstrate a benefit to the wider community. Examples of charitable projects often championed by sporting groups include building and maintaining multi-purpose public facilities, all abilities programs, health promotion and leadership education

• The foundation will not consider projects that are vague, have insufficient value or that are of indeterminable value to the community.

• Projects that have already been completed, cannot receive retrospective funding under Charitable Law. 

Criteria

Grants will be awarded on the recommendation of the Alkimos Vista Community Grants Program Advisory Board and will be assessed on how well project outcomes align with Lendlease’s social, economic and environmental priority areas. Applications that align with Lendlease core values will be highly regarded.

Financials

• Current signed Audited Financial Statements for the Applicant organisation and Project Partner (where applicable).

• If your organisation is not required to audit your financials please provide a profit and loss statement as a minimum and a balance sheet if available. Please also include a current bank statement.

• Applicants are required to provide an optional budget to the sum of $500 should they be successfully award a top-up based on community voting.

Quotes

• Quotes are required for all budget items

• If you have conducted this project/program before copies of receipts / invoices that substantiate this request from previous expenditure may be acceptable together with a detailed budget

Project Budget

Please ensure that your budget and/or supporting documentation clearly shows how the funds requested will be spent

State Government Entities are encouraged to call the Foundation before submitting an application. There are some requirements that will apply.

For assistance with applications please phone 1300 304 541