Funding agreements
- if your organisation is successful, you must sign the Victorian Common Funding Agreement (VCFA) within 30 days of receiving the funding offer
- if you do not sign the agreement in time, the department may withdraw the grant
- the VCFA will explain:
- the terms and conditions
- how you can use the funds
- what you must deliver and by when
- your reporting requirements
- you will receive the VCFA electronically, and it must be signed online by the deadline
- printed copies are not accepted
- if you do not sign the VCFA, you will not receive the funding.
Use of funds
Your organisation must:
- use the grant during the activity period set out in the VCFA
- meet all conditions listed in your letter of offer or funding agreement, such as
- minimum attendance
- matched funding (if required)
If these conditions are not met, you will need to return the funds.
Insurance
- all funded events must have public liability insurance
- it is the responsibility of the organisation to source an appropriate insurance provider.
- you do not need to submit proof when signing the VCFA, but insurance must be in place for your event. This a condition of funding.
Good and Services Tax (GST)
If your organisation is:
- registered for GST: GST will be added on top of your grant amount
- not registered for GST: you will receive only the grant amount (no GST added).
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) treats grants and sponsorships as taxable income.
For tax or GST questions, call 13 28 66 or visit the ATO website.
Final reports
- if you receive funding, you must complete an online final report through the Grants Gateway portal
- the report must meet all requirements listed in your funding agreement.
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