What Cannot Be Funded Under the Grants Scheme

These projects are not eligible for funding:

• projects for which there are more appropriate funding sources;
• projects by organisations established for profit or financial gain to members;
• food and drink;
• functions, excluding not-for-profit festivals, that charge an entrance fee;
• continuing social and club activities for which members’ subscriptions provide a more appropriate source of revenue (e.g. balls, social functions, celebration of religious or political events);
• activities of government agencies;
• continuing costs of newsletters, magazines and radio stations;
• large capital items that would exceed the maximum amount available;
• projects that duplicate existing services available to the community;
• concerts and costumes;
• participation in interstate events;
• salaries/wages, except for up to 50% for those associated with Major Festivals, Major Projects and Events or a Major Community Development Grant;
• religious or political activities;
• building or renovations;
• musical instruments;
• prizes or competitions;
• English language/English conversation classes;
• retrospective funding for any functions or services;
• fundraising, other than for South Australian ethnic or multicultural organisations.

For further information about the grants scheme and advice about completing the application contact a Grants Officer on 8226 1944 or toll free 1800 063 535 or email multiculturalsa@saugov.sa.gov.au.