Quick Response Grant

The Shire of Broome Quick Response Grant supports small community opportunities or projects that arise at short notice up to the value of $1,000. 

In order to be eligible for funding from the Quick Response Grant an organisation must adhere to the following criteria.

• Be based within the Shire of Broome or show evidence of partnership with a local organisation to demonstrate local impact. 
• Be an incorporated not-for-profit organisation or have a confirmed auspice arrangement with a partner organisation.
• Agree with the terms and conditions of an Acceptance of Funding form. 
• Have no outstanding acquittals with any grant funding provided by the Shire of Broome within alternative funding streams or from previous financial years. 
• The application must be deemed as an immediate need where the activity is unable to be supported by the annual Community Development Fund. 

It is highly recommended applicants read the Quick Response Grant Guidelines prior to making a submission. 

Quick-Response-Grants-Guidelines.pdf(PDF, 135KB)

It is recommended the applicant align their project with the Quick Response Grant strategic priorities to strengthen the submission. The strategic priorities are highlighted in the Quick Response Grants Guidelines(PDF, 135KB). 

The following items must be included with the submission:

• Completed Quick Response Grant Application Form(DOCX, 41KB).
• Quote for project element which is being proposed for funding.
• Certificate of Incorporated or letter of auspice agreement.
• Any additional information that would support the application.
  
  

Complete the application form and submit it using one of the following options:

• Email your sponsorship application to the Shire: shire@broome.wa.gov.au
• Post your application to Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Broome, PO Box 44, Broome WA 6725
• Hand deliver your application to Shire of Broome Administration Office, 27 Weld Street, Broome.
  
  

Quick-Response-Grants-Application.docx(DOCX, 41KB)

Shire of Broome officers will advise on the outcome and the next steps no later than four (4) weeks after the application has been submitted. 

Once funding has been approved, the applicant will have sixty (60) days from the day of event/activity to submit an Acquittal Report Financial Summary(DOCX, 94KB) and complete the Program Acquittal Application Form. Both documents require completion for the acquittal to be processed. 

What is an acquittal?

Acquitting a grant is accurately reporting on the funded activities and the actual expenditure of the funding. 

Why do I need to acquit? 

Unsuccessfully acquitting a grant will result in the organisation, or auspice organisation, being ineligible for future support from any Shire of Broome funding programs. 

Acquittal-Report-Financial-Summary.docx(DOCX, 94KB)

Acquittal Form

When do grant applications open/close?

The Shire of Broome accept applications for the Quick Response Grant all year. 

What is auspice?

An auspice arrangement is when a larger organisation assists a smaller organisation to fund a grant activity or event. The larger organisation is known as the auspice and the smaller group is known as the grant recipient.  

Can a not-for-profit organisation submit for funding multiple times within the financial year?

An organisation can only receive funding for one event/activity within the financial year. However, a registered not-for-profit organisation may auspice for as many separate individuals as they wish, and this organisation would still be eligible to apply for the grant for their own project. Noting if the original applicant is unable to successfully acquit the grant, the auspice organisation will also be ineligible to submit for further funding from any Shire of Broome programs until this acquittal is processed. 

Can a business submit an application if they are hosting a free community event?

Only registered not-for-profit organisations are eligible for funding via the Quick Response Grant. 

What if I am not an incorporated organisation?

You can still apply for the Quick Response Grant through an auspice agreement. You will be required to reach out to a local not-for-profit organisation that is relevant to your cause and receive a letter of confirmation to administer the funding and a copy of their Certificate of Incorporation. 

The event/activity requires more than $1,000 to proceed?

The Shire recommends projects that require more $1,000 worth of funding to apply for the Community Development Fund when submissions are open. 

I need to adjust some details on my original application after being approved for funding?

Please contact the Shire officer to discuss the details of the proposed adjustment and they will be able to provide advice on next steps based on the significance of the change.