COVID19 COPACC Assistance Grants

The Business Support Officer is available if you require assistance applying online, or have questions about your application. 

Contact the Business Support Officer Officer on (03) 5232 9400 or EcoDev@colacotway.vic.gov.au

Please allow sufficient time to complete your application by 5pm on Friday 28 August, 2020

Smartygrants provides an easy way for grant seekers to complete their application form online. The help guide for applicants will explain the essential steps you need to take to complete and submit a form.  You can also download it in PDF.  There is also an Applicant FAQ page available. 

You may require the following before starting your application.

• Read and understand the program guidelines before completing the application.
• Prepare your budget - list all Income and Expenses
• Have you got a dollar for dollar matching contribution.  
• A scanned or digital copy of your bank statement or financial statements to be able to demonstrate financial viability 
• Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency for the activities that are the subject of this grant.
• Quotation from COPACC for venue hire for your program or event expenses.  
• Letter of consent from an auspicing body if required.
• ATO Statement by a Supplier if required (refer to Grants page on Council's website).
• Check applicant has completed all  Acquittal Reports and none are outstanding or money owed to Colac Otway Shire as a result of previous funding or grants. If these are outstanding please discuss with the Grants Officer before proceeding with the application.

Before completing this application form, you should have read the COVID19 COPACC Hire Assistance Grants Program guidelines.  CLICK HERE

Incomplete applications and/or late applications will not be considered.