Organisations that cannot apply include:
- unincorporated associations (unless applying with an eligible auspice)
- state and federal government departments and agencies
- individuals and sole traders
- partnerships
- public companies limited by shares – unless the foundational document can prove not-for-profit status
- commercial enterprises
- local government authorities (LGAs), including LGA-managed, operated, administered and regulated trusts. They can act as an auspice for an unincorporated community group
- registered public and private primary and secondary schools, preschools, TAFE institutes and universities – excluding community language schools that are eligible. They can act as an auspice for an unincorporated community group
- organisations that have failed to comply with the terms and conditions of previously awarded grants
- groups whose projects are the responsibility of another Victorian Government department
- hospitals and health service organisations.
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