RACQ Foundation Introduction
RACQ Foundation helps impacted community groups recover from flooding, weather events, drought, bushfire and other natural disasters.
Please read the grant priorities and eligibility criteria prior to completing an application form.
Application Process & Dates
RACQ Foundation will consider all proposals that meet the criteria and guidelines. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be advised via email as soon as practicable.
The application form and supporting documents must be completed no later than 5pm on the application closing date. Closing dates for 2023 can be found on the RACQ website.
For more information, please contact the RACQ Foundation via racqfoundation@racq.com.au
Application Checklist
Before starting your online application form, make sure you have thought through the details of your project. Such as:
- Who are you? Think of the organisation or charity.
- What is your background and what are your usual activities?
- What are the numbers of your volunteers and/or staff?
- What do you want to do with the grant?
- How do you plan on doing the project?
- What are the costs involved and the budget of the project?
- What happens after the project is completed?
- Are there any other sources of funding for your project?
Documents to gather before starting your online application
Important: Please be prepared to upload your documents in the final stages just before submitting your application, as file attachments cannot be saved for later.
- Proof of your not-for-profit status:
- ABN or incorporation number; and/or
- ACNC Number
- Project budget – a breakdown of the project costs and details
- Annual report - a copy of your most recent annual report (preferably audited)
- GST status - include details if your organisation is registered for GST
- DGR status - if your organisation has Deductable Gift Recipient status, attach either a copy of the letter of endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office or a copy of your status
- Photographs / drawings - please included to show how the weather event impacted your organisation and any damage or the proposed project
- Proof of tenure - if your application relates to the reconstruction, replacement or repair of real estate, please provide proof of tenure (e.g. copy of certificate of title, lease and license agreement). If you do not own the land, please provide copies/details of the landowner’s consent to the works
- Insurance - if your project is in relation to equipment and/or property to be replaced or repaired, please provide evidence of any insurance in relation to the equipment and/or property. Please provide copies of any correspondence in relation to claims relating to the repair and replacement of the equipment or property
- Quotes - where appropriate, successful applicants will need to provide a quote to demonstrate that the project or works represents value for money
- APPROVALS - please provide copies of all local authority and other approvals required to conduct any works, if required
- Grants and government assistance programs - please provide details of any successful grant applications or government assistance received in relation to the project