StEP is divided into streams
State Organisation Support Funding (SOS)
Sport and Active Recreation Project Funding (SARP)
SOS - Overview
Provides triennial (3-year) funding
Funding is provided to peak state bodies to support the delivery of core programs and services as detailed in an organisations strategic plan
Triennial funding period will be from 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2010
SOS – Who can apply?
State Sport Organisations
State Active Recreation Organisations
Peak Industry Representative Bodies
SOS – To be eligible all organisations must:
Be ‘not for profit’
Be properly constituted and incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act (1985) or have some other comparable legal status
Be able to demonstrate good financial management through the provision of sound financial history/systems
Have in place appropriate governance processes, policies and systems to meet industry, corporate and legislative responsibilities
Have a *Strategic Plan that covers the triennial funding period (2007-2010).
*Please note: A Strategic Plan that covers activities for implementation in 2007 will be accepted. However, once the Strategic Plan has expired an updated plan that covers to 2010 will be required to be submitted to the ORS
SOS – In addition, State Sport Organisations must:
Be affiliated with a NSO that is recognised by the ASC. If unsure check ASC website at: http://www.ausport.gov.au/sportdirectory/ascstatus.asp
Be recognised by the sports NSO as the State body for the sport in SA
Have an operable and current anti-doping policy that complies with SA Government Policy on Doping in Sport
Have an operable and current Harassment Free and/or Member Protection policy/procedure
SOS – State Active Recreation Organisations must:
Be the recognised State peak body responsible for the development/delivery of active recreation opportunities
Have an operable and current anti-doping policy that complies with SA Government Policy on Doping in Sport
Have an operable and current Harassment Free and/or Member Protection policy/procedure
SOS – Peak Industry Bodies must:
Be the recognised State peak body responsible for the deliver of programs/services to a specific industry sector
SOS – Who can’t apply?
Organisations who are not a recognised peak body
Organisation that have ORS grant acquittals and/or reports overdue
Schools
LGA’s
SOS – How will our application be assessed?
Check of organisations eligibility; and
That all required essential documentation has been provided.
Acceptance of supporting documentation received after the closing date will be at the discretion of the ORS
Applicants are required to provide all essential documentation to proceed to the next stage
Stage 1: Initial Screening
SOS – Essential documentation
Copy of organisation’s current Constitution and By-Laws
Copy of organisation’s last financial year audited/certified financial statement
Copy of your organisation’s current organisational chart showing paid and volunteer staff roles and responsibilities
List of all current paid up affiliated clubs/organisations
Copy of the organisations current Strategic Plan
All applicants
SOS – Essential documentation
Calendar of State/Territory and National Championship events that SA athletes will be competing in over the next 12-months (if applicable)
Copy of your organisation’s Elite Athlete Pathway Model (if applicable)
Copy of your organisation’s current Anti-Doping Policy (if applicable)
Copy of your organisation’s current Harassment Free / Member Protection Policy (if applicable)
State sport and active recreation organisations only
SOS – How will our application be assessed? (cont.)
Stage 2: Assessment Process
1. Assessed against the general characteristics for each category
Sport and Active Recreation organisations:
Participation / Membership Base
Finance (organisation’s annual turnover)
Level of dependence on government funding
Staffing levels
Profile of activity (active recreation organisations)
Capacity for elite development (sport organisations)
Service provision to regional SA
Proven capacity to deliver programs and services
SOS – How will our application be assessed? (cont.)
Stage 2: Assessment Process
Industry Representative Bodies:
Level of industry support
Finance (organisation’s annual turnover)
Level of dependence on government funding
Scope of influence
Industry control/regulations
Training and resources
Industry promotion and communication
SOS – How will our application be assessed? (cont.)
Stage 2: Assessment Process
2. Organisations ranked within each category
Once placed in categories, organisations will be ranked against other organisations with similar characteristics and capacities to deliver programs/services, within the category
3. Funding allocation
A level of funding will then be allocated to each successful organisation. The level of funding will be based on the funding bandwidth for each category and the relative placement of an organisation within the category
Please note: Satisfying the SOS eligibility criteria does not guarantee the receipt of funding, therefore grant funding should not be deemed automatic or anticipated. In addition, successful applicants may receive funding for less than 3 years.
SOS
Completing the Application Form
StEP – How do we apply?
Carefully read the relative funding program guidelines to determine whether your organisation/project meets the eligibility criteria. If you are unsure, contact an ORS Grants Consultant
If you are eligible, complete all relevant questions in the StEP SOS/SARP application form
Send the completed application form with all required essential supporting documentation to the ORS by the closing date
StEP – Things to remember?
Applications must be written or typed on the application form. An electronic type in version is available on the ORS website
Ensure you answer all questions
Where possible provide documentation to support your answers to questions
Don’t write ‘War and Peace’
Faxed or E-mails applications WILL NOT be accepted
Please do not bind the application or use display folders
Only support 1 copy of the completed application
All essential documentation must be provided
StEP – Things to remember? (cont.)
Two authorised members of the organisation must sign the application form (1 person must be a Board/Management Committee member)
Grant Team is there to assist – happy to give feedback on draft applications
It is not possible to approve all requests for assistance, therefore grant funding should not be deemed automatic or anticipated
All funding is subject to the appropriation of finds through the South Australian Government budget process
StEP – Dates to remember
Opened:
Saturday 27th January 2007
Closes:
5:15pm Tuesday 13th March 2007
Applications postmarked on or before the closing date will be accepted
Outcomes advised:
it is anticipated that all applicants will be notified in June 2007
StEP – Contact Details
David Nash
Principal Grants Consultant
Ph: 8416 6708
www.recsport.sa.gov.au
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