IYV+10 GRANT PROGRAM
Part 1 – Guidelines/Terms and Conditions
Overview of the IYV+10 Grants Program
The United Nations designated 2001 as the International Year of Volunteering. The year
2011 will mark the tenth anniversary of the International Year of Volunteering (known as
IYV+10).
As part of the celebrations and promotion that will occur throughout this milestone
year, Volunteering WA will be offering funding of up to $1000 to community
organisations. The aim of the IYV+10 Grants Program is to support both metropolitan
and regional communities to celebrate this special year as a whole of community
event.
Applications that reflect partnerships between local organisations to run an event or
display will receive priority.
Funding may be used for administration, publicity, transport, hire of equipment and/or
venue, entertainment (e.g. hiring a band), food, or non-alcoholic beverages.
IYV+10 grants will be allocated on the basis of:
o The grant being used during 2011
o Preference for activities involving partnerships between local volunteer
organisations
o Confirmation that the conditions of funding will be met
To ensure a balance of events or displays across the State, only one IYV+10 grant will be
awarded per community (defined as Local Government Authority area). However, the
IYV+10 grants are offered as a one-off special funding opportunity in addition to the
annual Thank a Volunteer Day Celebration Grants Program (offered through the
Department for Communities). Applicants may apply for both of these grants
programs.
Conditions of Funding
Organisers must agree to:
o Name their event or display ‘IYV+10’
o Ensure it is an inclusive event open to volunteers from a wide range of groups in your
community
o Acknowledge that Volunteering WA and Lotterywest have provided funding
towards the event and to brand all promotional and marketing material produced
specifically for the project, including brochures, leaflets, display, advertising,
invitations, posters, PowerPoint presentations, certificates, forms, websites, signage
Timing for IYV+10
Organisations receiving IYV+10 grants may hold their event or display at any time from
May onwards throughout 2011.
Acquittal Process
As part of the acquittal process grant recipients will be required to complete the
acquittal form provided and supply supporting documentation in the form of receipts
to Volunteering WA within 30 days of the completion of the event. This documentation
will be kept as an official record of the celebrations held.
Media Coverage
Organising bodies/applicants are encouraged to liaise with local media to promote the
event. The purpose is to symbolically recognise volunteer efforts across the State in
celebration of the tenth anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers.
If you need advice or assistance with media coverage please contact Volunteering
WA.
Steps in the Funding Process
Step 1 The application form is completed and submitted by the closing date
Step 2 Applications considered by the Assessment Committee.
Step 3 Applicants notified of the outcome.
Step 4 Funds distributed to successful applicants.
Step 5 The event or display goes ahead.
Step 6 The acquittal form is completed and submitted to Volunteering WA within
30 days of completing the event.
Closing Date
5.00 pm Friday 15th April 2011 - no late applications will be accepted.
Successful applicants will be notified on Thursday 21st April.
Planned events can be scheduled from May onwards.
Contact Details
If you require further information about the IYV+10 Grants Program or assistance in
completing an application form, please contact Volunteering WA on T: 9482 4333 or
E: info@volunteeringwa.org.au
Terms and Conditions for the IYV+10 Grant Program
1. The grant is used solely for the specified purpose approved by Volunteering WA.
2. Any part of the grant funds that are not used in accordance with condition 1 must
be repaid to Volunteering WA unless written approval is obtained for the monies to
be expended outside the funding period.
3. If you cease to carry out the activities for which the grant was made, or if
Volunteering WA has terminated the arrangement on account of your breach or
breaches of these conditions, then:
- the balance of the unspent grant monies must be repaid to Volunteering WA;
and
- any property acquired with the grant monies must be transferred to another not-
for-profit community sector organisation with similar objectives and purposes to
your organisation, provided prior approval has been given by Volunteering WA.
4. Volunteering WA will not be held responsible for the success of the project for which
the grant is applied or for any losses or additional costs incurred that are associated
with the project.
5. The grant payment provided by Volunteering WA includes an amount to cover any
liability for GST, if applicable.
6. Insurance
Volunteering WA is not liable for any accident or negligence resulting in any claim
or damage arising from activities undertaken as part of the Grant. In this respect,
recipient organisations are required to be appropriately incorporated and be
responsible for their own insurances. This includes but is not limited to, Public Liability,
Volunteer Insurance and Professional Indemnity.
7. Working with Children Checks
Applicants seeking a grant for a project that involves working with children should
ensure that appropriate criminal record checking policies and procedures are
developed and that criminal record checks are obtained for employees and
volunteers working with children. The Working with Children (Criminal Record
Checking) Act 2006 introduced compulsory checking of the criminal history of
people working with children and young people. More information on the check
can be found on www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au.
http://www.community.wa.gov.au/DFC/