Joss grants of up to $10K available

In 2015, there will be 10 grants of $10,000 available to community clubs across New South Wales and the ACT.

$5,000 will be provided by the AFL and $5,000 provided by the Joss Group.

The Joss Group’s commitment to regional New South Wales is demonstrated in their support of a variety of sporting groups, including their generous support of AFL NSW/ACT initiatives.

Without the support of the Joss Group the opportunity for these grants would not have been possible.

The Joss Group is a family owned regional company, that haa been trading for over 35 years, for more information please visit www.jossgroup.com.au.

Joss Construction: one of regional Australia’s premier construction companies, offering a wide range of coordinated construction services, from the initial feasibility investigations to the design and building stages.

Joss Facility Management: specialise in asset management, maintenance, cleaning and project management services throughout regional NSW and Victoria.

Joss Distribution: a third party warehousing and distribution company that offers both full pallet loading, and a pick and pack service.

Objective

To assist community AFL Clubs in NSW/ACT to attract and retain players, volunteers and umpires by improving their physical environment for the 2015 season.

Criteria

Grants will only be awarded to clubs whose focus is to improve the physical environment of their training and/or match day venue.

Such projects could include building alterations or additions; building refurbishment; sports field lighting; fencing; scoreboard; goal posts; interchange benches; storage; irrigation; drainage; synthetic and shock absorbing cricket wicket covers; behind the goal netting; etc.

PLEASE NOTE: Grants proposing the purchase of stock, equipment or uniforms will not be approved as part of this initiative.

Clubs must secure a contribution equal to or greater than $10,000. This needs to include at least a $5,000 cash component. The remaining funds can be either cash or in-kind works.

The $5,000 cash can be provided by the club(s) and/or local council and/or sponsorship.

Projects must have a minimum value of $20,000 (minimum $15,000 cash + in-kind) with a maximum total value of $80,000.

The club must be able to demonstrate written confirmation of funding as part of this application.

The club must also provide landowner’s consent confirming a) support for the proposed works; and b) that all relevant planning or building approvals have been obtained. Signed written confirmation from the land owner is to be submitted with the application.

Clubs must be registered with the AFL Quality Club Program and be accredited with a minimum Bronze Level qualification ***.

Clubs who have not received funding from the NSW/ACT FDR allocation will be looked upon more favorably then those that have already been supported.

Project time frames must be provided and all projects must be completed by August 31st 2015

Process

Completed applications are to be addressed to AFL NSW/ACT Infrastructure Planning Department, PO Box 333 Strawberry Hills, 2012 NSW.

Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 27 March, 2015.

Each application will then be registered with the AFL NSW/ACT Facilities Department. A return letter will be sent back to the club confirming receipt of their application and advice of the reference number.

All completed applications will be assessed and a shortlist provided to the NSW/ACT Facilities Committee.

The committee will consult with the relevant regional manager and also the Joss Group prior to approving any applications. The committee will select at least one successful application from each of the seven AFL NSW/ACT regions with the successful grants to be announced in mid April 2015.

Any applications which do not satisfy all of the above criteria will be ineligible for funding support and will not be considered by the committee.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the club’s responsibility to ensure that a completed application is submitted. The Infrastructure Planning Department will not be responsible for chasing up clubs for additional information. Please use the attached checklist.