Requirements for Applications

Closing Date for Applications: 1st of October 2009

Eligibility Check
Along with the application form, the applicant must provide:

• a copy of its Constitution including Objectives/Statements of Purposes;
• a copy of the latest Annual Report including its audited annual accounts;
• a list of the members of the Board and/or Management Committee (if not included in the Annual Report);
• a copy of the Certification from the Australian Taxation Office that the body is an income tax exempt charity;
• a copy of Deductible Gift Recipient Status from Australian Taxation Office 

Submitting an Application
Download the Bennelong Grant Application Form HERE
All applications and supporting documentation need to be forwarded to:

Susan Frances
General Manager
Bennelong Foundation
Bennelong House
Level 2, 9 Queen Street
Melbourne  Victoria  3000

Closing Dates
For 2010 the closing date for applications for funding will be 22 February 2010 and 21 September 2010. The Board meets twice a year to consider applications and after submitting an application, you will be advised in writing when you may expect a decision.

Other Conditions

• Bennelong Foundation may visit the site of any organisation to which it intends to provide a grant at times and conditions agreed between the parties;
• Grant recipients will be required to sign a Grant Agreement before payment is made which will include a half yearly reporting programme;
• The decision of the Board as to whether or not funds will be granted is not subject to review and reasons for the decision may or may not be given.