FUNDING GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION

1.      Background

In 2017 a local farmer provided the community with a lease opportunity for a community crop, thus creating the Jerramungup Future Fund (JFF).  While the JFF did not have a clear purpose for the funds at this time (and there was no immediate need within the community), the opportunity was too good to pass up, with the idea that these initial funds, and any further funds would be used to facilitate revitalisation of the community.  The JFF aim to support the creation of a positive community where people want to live, work, and socialise.

The JFF has identified a financial goal of generating $50,000 to $100,000 per year for distribution to projects and community groups in need.  While we have not met this goal yet, and continue to undertake fundraising projects with the end result in mind, we have secured enough funds to begin supporting the community.  Funds will be allocated via the application process detailed in this document. 

2.      Who can apply?

Any sporting, recreational, volunteer, incorporated body or any other not for profit community group within the Jerramungup community area.

Businesses, individuals, and other profit driven entities are ineligible to apply.

Any project deemed to be the responsibility of a level of government (local, state or federal) may be considered ineligible.

Projects that come under recreation, health or emergency service will gain preference.

Projects that align with JFF’s strategic plan of promoting community revitalisation through

·       Increasing tourism

·       Public arts

·       Creating Economic development

·       Increasing employment

·       Promoting sport within the Jerramungup Shire will gain preference.

3.      What can be funded?

Funds received may be used as a contribution towards eligible project costs, including:

·       Capital items or infrastructure including equipment, furniture, machinery etc.

·       Improvements or additions to existing facilities

·       Administration Expenses / advertising and promotion

·       Events which aid revitalisation of community or attract visitors

·       Costs directly attributed to the actual event, such as (but not limited to) venue and equipment hire, food & drink, entrance fees

·       Insurance 

4.      What cannot be funded?

·       Individuals or businesses where there is a perceived personal gain

·       Recurring or unsustainable projects after initial investment (Applicants need to demonstrate ability to cover any ongoing operation or maintenance costs of project).

·       Shire capital or maintenance costs of Shire assets

·       Any asset considered to be the responsibility of a government agency (local, state or federal), may be considered ineligible. 

5.      Funding availability and limits

Applications over $2000 are required to be Co-Funded.  The level of Co-funding required will be dependant on the ability of the applicant to raise funds, and the following guidelines: