Stand Like Stone

• City of Mount Gambier
• District Council of Grant
• Kingston District Council
• Naracoorte Lucindale Council
• Robe District Council
• Tatiara District Council
• Wattle Range Council

• one–off projects for a specific purpose,
• demonstrate sustainability beyond the funding period,
• develop and strengthen communities in the Limestone Coast,
• reduce social disadvantage in the Limestone Coast,
• help find solutions to community problems,
• make sure as many people as possible benefit from the project funded and
• where possible, include a financial and / or in-kind co-contribution

• helping those who lack the resources to obtain what is necessary for a modest standard of living in the Australian community
• advancement of education
• having other purposes beneficial to the community such as public works and community facilities; promotion of industry, commerce and agriculture; defence and public order; improvement and protection of the environment; moral improvement
• having a public benefit rather than a private benefit
• relieving poverty, sickness or distress

What cannot be funded?

• Operational and administration costs.
• Previous grant recipients who have not completed their final report requirements.
• The encouragement or advancement of sport and recreation, and social and political activities are not considered charitable by the Australian Taxation Office.  Applications from sporting organisations need to benefit the wider community and should clearly indicate which other local organisations are involved.
• Government departments and organisations are not considered charitable by the Australian Taxation Office.  Applications from government departments and organisations need to demonstrate that they are not seeking funding for activities which are the core responsibility of Government.  Applications need to demonstrate that the activity is in addition to its core purpose, such as the Gordon Education Centre and Mount Gambier North Primary School examples listed below.
• Projects which give donations to other organisations.
• Projects that are capable of attracting funding from other sources.
• Funding for projects known to be in existence or funded by other funding bodies.
• Applications from individuals.
• Projects which have already occurred or will occur before being advised of the outcome of the application.  At least 8 weeks after the application closing date should be allowed when planning your project.