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1 People of post Grants Guidelines 2021. Nominate a project by a community organisation for a grant of up to $500. Email: Important dates: Phone: 1300 765 772. Monday 8 February - Nominations open Website: Sunday 7 March 2021 australia post workforce members submit their nominations of a not-for-profit Book an interpreter or get 24-hour organisation calling assistance. Don't speak English? Monday 15 March - Applications open Contact us via the TIS, Sunday 11 April 2021 Eligible nominated not-for-profits Hearing or speech impaired? invited to submit their application Contact us via the NRS, for project funding May 2021 Awards announced All nominators and applicants advised of the organisation's application outcome About the People of post Grant Program Support a not-for-profit making a difference in your community The People of post Grants gives australia post workforce members the opportunity to nominate a local organisation for a grant of up to $500 for an approved project.

2 These grants aim to strengthen the communities our workforce members are connected to by supporting projects that: Connect the community Are driven by the local community Create positive outcomes for community members. We're looking for grant applicants across metro, regional and remote areas of Why nominate? Malcolm Sequeira from Bibra Lake Suoton Dambo from Redbank Facility, Caitlin Price Davis and Janice Sleeman Business Centre, Western australia . Queensland. from Gympie post Office, Queensland. Why did you nominate The Personal Why did you nominate the Bayelsa Why did you nominate a community Advocacy Service? Association of australia ? organisation? The Personal Advocacy Service is a very I am the current President of the Bayelsa Local community groups really took a hit active organisation in my community Association of australia .

3 I nominated during COVID-19 as they didn't have providing one on one friendships our Association in 2019 as we are an funds coming in. We thought it would and advocacy support for People with emerging community organisation be great to help them with projects they intellectual disabilities. The grant helped in Queensland. had to sideline because of COVID-19. PAS partially fund an Inclusivity Project With the establishment of a Website Janice nominated Bravo Disability bringing together all the Willetton branch from the grant, it has made the Support Network and Caitlin nominated registered members for a joint fellowship. association more visible and accessible. Gympie and District Hockey Association Would you encourage your colleagues It has also given credibility to the in 2020.

4 To nominate? existence of the association. Would you encourage your colleagues I certainly would encourage my Would you encourage your colleagues to nominate? colleagues to nominate as it is so to nominate? Yes, definitely! In 2020, we had four fulfilling and rewarding to support Absolutely, I will encourage my team members from Gympie post Office programs that create meaningful impact colleagues to nominate because it successfully nominate community in your community. enhances community development. groups for a grant. The nomination The process to nominate is simple and The grants enable small and medium size is very straightforward and an easy way very user friendly.

5 I will again nominate community groups like ours to access to create some community ties and build this year as I strongly feel that this grant community development resources. on our relationship with different parts makes a tremendous contribution to The grants help show that australia post of the community. those organisations that are doing it is a community-orientated company and It is so easy to nominate and can tough and need this support. engages with communities at every level. make such a positive impact for your chosen organisation. * See Page 3 and Terms and Conditions for full eligibility criteria. 2. Eligibility Nominator eligibility All australia post Group workforce members (staff and contractors including StarTrack, Decipha, securepay , POLi, LPO Licensees and their employees, contractors and community postal agents) are eligible to nominate a project/organisation.

6 A maximum of one nomination per workforce member will be eligible for consideration and a maximum of one grant per nominated organisation may be awarded. Organisation eligibility To be eligible to apply, nominated organisations must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Be a not-for-profit organisation;. 2. Have a valid Australian Business Number (ABN) with a not-for-profit status;*. 3. Be located in and provide services within australia ; and 4. Have a bank account in its name. Individuals, sole traders and educational institutions are not eligible to apply. We do not accept auspice arrangements. Government entities are not eligible to apply, unless they are managed by community representatives for community use and benefit (such as Country Fire Authority branches, local hall management committees etc.)

7 If you believe your organisation may fall within this category please contact the grants team on 1300 765 772. or before applying. *These government entities may have an alternative ABN status. Project eligibility We are seeking projects that deliver community benefit. Eligible organisations can apply for funding for eligible projects such as: Equipment, supplies Community events Website development or materials, including Training Newsletters and bulletins electronic equipment ( First Aid, English as a And more. ( computers, tablets) second language, food safety). Workshops Projects must begin no earlier than 1 June 2021 and complete no later than 30 June 2022. We are looking for grant applicants across metro, regional and remote areas of australia .

8 There are a few areas that aren't eligible for funding: Individuals General operating costs such as rent, power, General donations with no specific benefit salaries or insurance Fundraising, including fundraiser events Organisations or activities that support gambling, political or religious associations or events Travel expenses High-risk events or activities Postage and delivery / courier services Activities that damage or harm the environment Projects where the primary activity involves alcohol, drug or tobacco use Expenses that have already been incurred or that will have been incurred by the time funding is given Projects/programs that discriminate or exclude members of the community Capital improvements Projects undertaken for commercial gain Projects that are implemented outside of australia or benefit Projects with a total cost of $5,000 or more.

9 Scholarships, fundraising appeals, or sponsorship activity 3. Instructions for australia post workforce How to nominate Step 1: Contact the organisation you want to support Contact the not-for-profit organisation you would like to support and ask if they have a project that's eligible and if they would be happy for you to nominate them. Check that the organisation is a not-for-profit and ask them for: 1. The name/description of the project that would benefit from a grant of up to $500. 2. Details of the relevant contact at the organisation (phone and email). 3. Their organisation's ABN. Let the organisation know that, if they are deemed eligible by australia post , they will also need to complete an online application form in order to be considered for a grant.

10 The only way they can access the application form will be via a link in an email from australia post inviting them to apply. Step 2: Complete the nomination form Complete the nomination form at , you'll need to create a user name and password, by AEDT on 7 March 2021. You'll need: 1. Information about you a. Your contact details, including your email address (either work or private email address). Don't have an email? Call 1300 765 772. b. Your employment details, including your manager's name and your APS/WFID number (if you have one). 2. Information about the organisation a. The registered name of the organisation you're nominating b. The organisation's ABN. c. The name/description of the project that would benefit from a grant of up to $500.