Community Capital Works Fund

• to provide support and deliver services and programs to CaLD communities
• to represent and advocate for the interests of CaLD communities

Applicant organisations must be:

• either a CaLD community association or a community service organisation specifically established to provide services or advocacy for CaLD communities.
• a not-for-profit organisation or community association incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 and be based in Western Australia.

The applicant organisation’s facility/building must be:

• owned and/or managed by the applicant organisation.
• situated on land owned by the applicant organisation or held on a long-term lease by the applicant organisation.
• used for community purposes such as cultural events, or linguistic, social or welfare activities.

The following are not eligible:

• Local, State and Commonwealth Government agencies
• Unincorporated not-for-profit organisations
• Commercial or for-profit organisations
• Educational institutions/agencies including schools, universities and TAFE colleges
• Individuals
• Political organisations.

See the guidelines for full details of organisations eligible for CCWF support.

Eligible expenditure include:

• Repairs and/or upgrades to existing facilities (e.g. roof repairs, kitchen renovation, lighting upgrades).
• Improvements and/or accessibility enhancements to existing facilities (e.g. accessible bathrooms, entry/exit ramps, handrailing, accessible parking).
• Building extensions to existing facilities.
• Safety and security improvements that requires installation by a local business/tradesperson (e.g. fixed security cameras)
• Purchase or refurbishment of fixed equipment that requires installation by a local business/tradesperson (e.g. kitchen hardware)
• Contribution toward short term-staffing costs up to a maximum of 10% of the grant (e.g. project manager).

You cannot use the grant for the following:

• Expenses that have already occurred prior to funding approval.
• Purchase of land and/or buildings.
• Existing, ongoing, or recurrent organisational costs (e.g. salaries, fees, loan repayments, and lease or rental payments).
• Recurring maintenance or operational costs (e.g. refuse collection, emergency service levy (ESL), rates, utilities and building insurance or other insurance).
• Purchase of non-fixed or portable equipment (e.g. furniture, whitegoods, electronic goods, and vehicles).
• Feasibility plans.
• Interstate or overseas travel (inbound or outbound, including airfares) and related accommodation costs.
• The cost of prizes or gifts.

See the guidelines for full details of expenditure eligible for CCWF support.

1. Project purpose (40%)

• creates opportunities for Western Australian businesses and workforce from the building and construction sector
• is clearly connected with the purpose of the venue
• improves the facility/ building so it has the capacity and effectiveness to deliver community activities and encourages increased use from patrons.

2. Management planning (40%)

• adequate research and planning
• having obtained, or in the process of obtaining, appropriate planning approvals
• sound project planning, risk management and realistic budgeting.

3. Access and sustainability (20%)

• improves physical accessibility to the building and its amenities (e.g. for people with disability)
• improves building safety and security
• improves ability of the facility/ building to be multi-purpose
• incorporates sustainable initiatives (e.g. water saving, energy saving).

See the guidelines for full details of the assessment criteria.

You should read and understand the guidelines.

You need to ensure you are eligible for the funding. Applicants that do not meet all the eligibility criteria outlined above will not be considered.

You must demonstrate the following:

• demonstrate that you’re either a CaLD community association or a community service organisation specifically established to provide services or advocacy for CaLD communities
• demonstrate that the project has a suitable plan for ongoing maintenance of the capital works
• provide all information requested
• include all necessary attachments

Information to prepare include:

• a copy of the applicant organisation’s certificate of incorporation
• planning documents
• building estimates
• quotes from suppliers or contractors
• project approval documents or letters of support

See the guidelines for full details of information requirements.

Applications are submitted via email at grants@omi.wa.gov.au.

Templates to assist with the preparation of your application are available for download from the Resources page at the omi.wa.gov.au website.

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