Lotterywest

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Lotterywest Grants Workshop(opportunities
demystifying the process)
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Our profits must be distributed as annual
statutory allocations to hospitals, sports and
arts as well as via grants to the
communityTotal sales income in 2007/2008
654m
Direct Grants 86.8m
Arts 12m
Sports 12m
Prizes 368.0m
Hospitals 95m
Retailer Commission 53.5m
Operational Expenses 45.1m
2007/2008 figures
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Our retailers a crucial part of Lotterywest
Games distributed throughapproximately 500
smallbusinesses throughout the State.
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Direct Grants - Eligibility
Eligible groups are Not for profit community
organisations Local Government
Authorities Over 10,000 organisations have
sought Lotterywest grantsGrants are given
for Charitable and benevolent purposes
(as stated in the Lotteries Commission Act 1990)
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Which Grant?
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BROAD GRANT TYPES - General Equipment-
Vehicles- Information Technology- Service
Accommodation and Community Facilities-
ProjectsThe TYPE of grant will sit under one of
Lotterywests priority areasGRANT AREAS 1.
Extending the Capacity of Not-For-Profit
Organisations 2. Strengthening Community
Service Delivery 3. Enhancing Community
Development Initiatives 4. Valuing of State's
Heritage 5. Advancing Participation in
Community Life  
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1. Extending the capacity of not-for-profit
organisations
Grant examples Assessing training needs
Governance Information technology plans
Marketing and fund raising plans Purchasing
training resources Policy and procedures
manuals Quality standards Strategic
plans Support towards conferences Volunteer
training (including volunteer management
committee) Professional Development (for
Leadership Management Skills)
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2. Strengthening community service delivery
Grant examples Building renovations and
extensions Construction and purchase of
buildings for organisations Office furniture
and equipment. General furniture and
equipment Information technology Minor
capital works Vehicles
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3. Enhancing community development
initiatives
For projects aimed at new solutions to community
issues Time limited (beginning, purpose
and end) May cover salaries and
operational costsGrant examples Research
Development of service models Community
development strategies Across target
groups such as children, youth, families and
seniors For identified communities
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4. Valuing our States heritage
Grant examples Conserving buildings,
objects and places Conserving the natural
environment Recording and sharing
community histories Interpreting the
significance of our cultural heritage
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5. Advancing participation in community life
Grant examples Access to regional
performing arts Camps Community events
and celebrations Community infrastructure -
Shared buildings - Community facilities -
Playgrounds - Skate parks Equipment for
cultural groups Active Participation in
recreation Special Initiatives
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Grants application process
This process generally takes 3-4 months
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Specific to Regional Organisations
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Relevant Documents
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Information Pack
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The Application Form
Additional Information
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The Application Form
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Limits
15,000 for organisations not registered for
GST5,000 for unincorporated organisationsA
minimum grant limit of 1,000Some areas have
maximum grant amountsWe are unable to
supportPrimarily fundraising
activitiesActivities outside WAOngoing
operating costs
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Grant assessment considerations
The benefit it will bring to the communityThe
need is well establishedCommunity support for
your initiativeThe organisations financial,
management and organisational capacityA well
considered and realistic budget
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Hints Tips
Getting the timing right.Check our policy on
tendered services open vs closed
tenders.Independent referees, quotes, plans etc
(Lotterywest practice).Submit only one copy
unbound.Acceptance of your grant application
(dont take it for granted).How do you want
your grant paid?Grant payment and
acquittal.Variations, extensions and write
backs.
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The Real Story
You can apply for more than one grant a
year.You should ask for the amount you needWe
support a variety of proposals.We can consider
requests for proposals that have received a
previous grant from Lotterywest or other
funders.We can support a project for more than
12 months.Your previous grant does not always
have to be fully acquitted.
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Thank you