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Applying for a Grant

Partnering with the Community

Community Spirit Grants - 2011 Applications Now Closed

Chevron Australia is committed to contributing to local communities in which it operates. The annual grants are part of that commitment.

Applications of up to $5000 have now closed for community projects that will benefit the North West region through the 2011 Chevron Community Spirit Grants program.

Grant applications were accepted from not-for-profit organisations; community groups; Aboriginal Corporations; and government agencies in the towns of Exmouth, Onslow, Karratha, Dampier and Roebourne.

As part of the grants program, money is awarded across four focus areas -

- Families and Children

- Volunteers

- Sports

- Environment

Who Can Apply For a Chevron Community Spirit Grant?

• Non profit community groups based in Exmouth, Onslow, Karratha, Dampier and Roebourne.
• The Shires of Ashburton, Roebourne and Exmouth for projects that will benefit Exmouth, Onslow, Karratha, Dampier or Roebourne exclusively.
• Aboriginal Corporations, Government Agencies and departments can apply for funding if they can demonstrate all funding will be used exclusively for the benefit of the communities of Exmouth, Onslow, Karratha, Dampier and Roebourne

There is no cost to apply for a Chevron Community Spirit Grant.

Note: Community groups applying for funding must be either incorporated or sponsored by their local Shire.

What Kinds of Grants Are Available?

Grants of up to $5,000 per organisation are available in support of projects in Exmouth, Onslow, Karratha, Dampier or Roebourne that contribute to one or more of the following focus areas: Families and Children, Volunteers, Sports and the Environment.

What Projects Are Eligible?

To be eligible the project must:

• Provide broad community benefit in Exmouth, Onslow, Karratha, Dampier or Roebourne.
• Contribute to one or more of the Chevron Community Spirit Grants program’s focus areas (listed above).
• In the case of sports grants, equipment or uniform requests must be for the primary benefit of the sporting club to help encourage participation in sport, not just for the exclusive use of individual members.

How Do I Apply?

All applications must be made via the website.

Why Are Grants Only Available to Organisations in Exmouth, Onslow, Karratha, Dampier and Roebourne?

Chevron Australia recognises the importance of regional communities and has developed the Community Spirit Grants program to support the regional communities nearest to our offshore operations – Exmouth, Onslow, Karratha, Dampier and Roebourne.

When Are Applications Due?

Applications for 2011 grants closed on 16 June 2011.

Community Spirit Grant Workshops

In 2011 Chevron conducted workshops to provide information about the grants, eligibility, information required and assistance in completing the application form.

Each town has a coordinator to help with questions and to conduct the workshops. If you have any queries regarding the grants please contact them directly (details below) or Marita Somerford on 9485-5873 or Marita.Somerford@chevron.com.

Dates and venues for Workshops for 2011

What Will Happen If My Application Is Successful?

You will be sent a funding agreement which sets out the terms of the grant. This states that you will use the funding for the purpose that you proposed in your grant application. You will need to sign this funding agreement and return it to Chevron Australia. Upon receiving this, we will issue your organisation with a cheque for the grant amount.

If My Application Is Successful, When Will I Receive Funding?

Funding will usually be made available to you within two weeks of Chevron Australia receiving a signed funding agreement from your organisation.

Are There Proposals That Won’t Be Supported?

The following types of grants are outside the scope of the Chevron Community Spirit Grants:

• Any activity which does not occur in Exmouth, Onslow, Karratha, Dampier or Roebourne and is not of direct benefit to these communities.
• Projects that require funding greater than $5,000 where the applicant cannot demonstrate that this funding has been or can be secured.
• Grants to religious groups or their affiliates, whose primary objective is the dissemination, promotion or ministry of a religion, regardless of denomination.
• Overseas, intrastate and interstate travel and tours.
• Requests for travel or study support, except in the case where travel may be required to ensure a project can be delivered within the community.
• Sporting activities that do not encourage physical activity.
• Purchase of vehicles.
• Ongoing operating costs including the purchase of office equipment including laptops, desktop computers, scanners and photocopiers.
• Retrospective project costs for capital works.
• Assistance for individuals, including medical and study costs.
• Profit making.
• Fundraising projects (including charity dinners, golf days, journal advertising and fundraising events).

Our Organisation Has Previously Received a Chevron Community Spirit Grant, Are We Eligible For Another in the future?

Yes, provided that you have acquitted your grant with Chevron Australia prior to submitting your application for a new grant.

A final acquittal formed part of your funding agreement and was required to be provided eight weeks from completion of the project. Evidence must be provided that the funds were expended in accordance with your grant application and can be provided through a report, copies of receipts, photos or any other information that will indicate appropriate expenditure of funds.

Can Organisations Apply For Multiple Grants?

Yes, there’s no limit on the number of applications you can make. However, there are limited funds available and grants will be assessed against the grant criteria to choose those that can demonstrate greatest benefit to the local community.

I’m Not Sure If Our Project Is Eligible. How Do I Find Out More?

Please phone Chevron Australia to discuss your project’s eligibility on (08) 9485 5873 or email spirit@chevron.com