2025 Community Giving Fund

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Community Giving Fund

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Before you get started

Before completing this application form, please make sure you have read the Community Giving Fund Guidelines and Terms and Conditions to make sure your organisation and initiative are eligible and you meet the grant criteria.

Your organisation must provide services in a Local Government Area that is located within the South West Interconnected System (SWIS). Check the table of Local Government Areas in the SWIS.

Please allow sufficient time to complete the application and save your information regularly. Remember that information you include in the application form will be required for your acquittal, so please take the time to ensure you understand each section. Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Please complete this section before continuing with your application to make sure you are eligible to apply. 

If you have any questions about eligibility criteria email Community.Investment@synergy.net.au

Eligible organisations: 

  • registered charity (ACNC) that is not an unincorporated association; or
  • not-for-profit incorporated entity (e.g. incorporated associations and companies); or
  • social enterprise (with Social Trader Certification) that is not an unincorporated association

Ineligible organisations and activities 

The Community Giving Fund is unable to support the following organisations and activities: 

Organisations: 

  • Unincorporated associations 
  • Federal, state, or local governments 
  • Individuals or families 
  • Political parties or unions 
  • Commercial/for-profit businesses - social enterprises may apply
  • Minor sporting teams or clubs – associations may apply 
  • Public, private or independent schools – associations may apply 

 Activities:

  • Initiatives that take place outside of the SWIS (see list of local government areas within the SWIS)
  • Initiatives that have already been delivered 
  • Political or religious activities or pursuits 
  • Organisation’s maintenance and/or operational costs  
  • Organisations or initiatives that discriminate based on origin, age, race, religion, gender, ability or diversity 
  • Organisations or initiatives that are environmentally harmful or do not undertake sustainable practices 
  • Organisations or initiatives that promote gambling or alcohol-related sponsorships 
  • Activities which provide a financial benefit to Synergy employees or contractors 
  • Organisations or initiatives that expose Synergy to known reputational, financial or safety risks 

Confirmation of eligibility

I confirm that the applicant:

  • has read and understands the Community Giving Fund Guidelines (Guidelines)
  • initiative is located within the SWIS (refer to table of Local Governments within the SWIS)
  • is a registered charity with ACNC, or a not-for profit incorporated entity, or a social enterprise with Social Traders certification. The applicant cannot be an unincorporated association. 
  • is able to demonstrate financial viability 
  • does not owe any acquittal report to Synergy as a result of previous funding or grants
  • did not receive a grant in the previous Community Giving Fund round 
  • has an ABN
  • has the appropriate type and level of insurance for the activities that are the subject of this grant
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