Matched funding (Large stream only)
If your application is successful, your organisation must include matched funding in the final report.
The following are examples of matched funding calculations:
Metropolitan applications
If you request $20,000 from the program, your organisation must contribute $20,000 towards the event, with up to $10,000 of your contribution being from in-kind support.
New and emerging applications
If you receive $18,000, your organisation must contribute $6,000 in matched funding.
In this example, the entire $6,000 can be in-kind.
Quotes for expenditure items of $10,000 and over
You do not need to supply a quote if you can break down the total amount into smaller line items in the budget template.
For example:
If the total performer fees are $10,500, you can explain this in the budget as:
- performer 1 - $3,500
- performer 2 - $3,500
- performer 3 - $3,500
A quote will be ineligible if:
- it does not include the letter head and ABN of the company providing the service or item
- the quote does not match the activity, service or cost listed in the budget
- the quote is older than 24 months before the application deadline
- the MFE template budget does not match the costs in the online application budget section.
Partnerships
Working in partnership means your group works together with at least one other community organisation to plan and run your event.
Partnering with another organisation can help you by:
- building understanding and stronger relationships between different communities
- sharing knowledge, which can make your organisation stronger when delivering events
- reaching more people, including communities from different cultures, faiths and locations
- sharing resources, such as venues, volunteers, equipment or marketing, and gain access to useful networks.
Your partnership letter must explain how the other organisation will support the event.
What your partnership letter must include:
- the partner organisations name and ABN, and signed by someone who is authorised to sign for that organisation
- a clear description of what the partner will do, including roles and responsibilities in planning and delivering the event.
Letters that are not eligible:
- general letters of support that only show endorsement and do not explain a clear role in the event
- letter from non-community organisation, such as Members of Parliament, local council representative, businesses, individuals or sole traders (unless they are a community organisation).
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