Ipswich City CouncilSporting GrantsSport and Recreation is an integral part of life in Ipswich City. The City has a proud sporting heritage that has produced many sporting champions participating in a wide range of sports. Council administers two Sport and Recreation programs that support and recognise Ipswich sports persons and their achievements, and provide funding to promote sporting events in Ipswich. Ipswich Sports AwardsThe Ipswich Sports Awards offer monthly and yearly awards to recognise our many talented sports people and their achievements. This program replaces the Junior Sport Bursary Program as of 1 July 2009. The program includes three types of awards:
Sport Recognition AwardsThe Sport Recognition Awards provide monthly awards of $200 and $300 for junior and senior athletes selected to represent Queensland or Australia at sporting events. Please click the below document to download the application form and an information sheet:
Or click here to apply online. (Please ensure you read the above information sheet to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria prior to applying online).
Sport Achiever AwardsThe Sport Achiever Awards provide monthly awards of $400 to reward developing junior and senior Ipswich athletes for excellence in sport. Sport Recognition Award winners will be in the running for these awards, and finalists will be invited to a quarterly award ceremony. Please click on the below document for an information sheet:
Congratulations to the Sport Achiever Award Winners 2009/10:
Sports Star AwardsThe Sports Star Awards provide yearly awards of up to $4,000 in value to recognise Ipswich sports persons who have achieved outstanding results in respect to their performance and/or commitment to their sport. Award categories are:
Winners of the Sport Achiever Awards will be in the running for the Junior and Senior Sports Star Awards and other category winners will be based on nominee applications. All Sport Achiever Award winners will be sent an application form to complete and submit to be considered for a Junior or Senior Sports Star Award. All finalists will be invited to an annual awards dinner. Please click the below document to download the application form and information sheet:
PLEASE NOTE: Sports Star Award applications open 1 May 2010 and close 30 June 2010
More Information:
Contact Council on Ph (07) 3810 6666 or email council@ipswich.qld.gov.au for more information. Sporting Event SponsorshipThe Sporting Event Sponsorship Program for the 2009/2010 financial year is now closed. This program assists eligible organisations to host local, district, regional, state, national and international sporting events within the boundaries of Ipswich City. By supporting sporting events in Ipswich the Ipswich City Council aims to:
Time FrameThe Sporting Event Sponsorship program operates on a financial year basis; that is, applications made in May 2009 will be for events held from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010.
Important Dates
Applications open: 1st May 2009 Applications must be received by 4:00pm on the closing date.
EligibilityOrganisations that apply for funding under the Sporting Event Sponsorship program must meet the following criteria:
Not Eligible
Application ProcessStage 1 - Event Planning Ipswich City Council requires organisations seeking sponsorship to demonstrate effective event planning. For further assistance you may wish to view the publication 'A Planning Guide for Event Managers - Alcohol, Safety and Event Management' from the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing or contact them on (07) 3872 0999.
Stage 2 - Applying The first step when applying for Sporting Event Sponsorship is to check that your organisation is eligible. If eligible please download the application form below ensuring you complete all sections.
Ensure all requested information is attached including:
Please lodge application form at:
Ipswich City Council
Or post to:
Health, Parks and Recreation Department
Or fax to: (07) 3810 6731 Note: Incomplete or late applications may not be considered eligible for assessment.
Stage 3 - Application is assessed Application will be assessed on the quality of the information provided.
Stage 4 - Applicants Notified of Outcome Organisations will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application.
Stage 5 - Successful Applications Successful applicants will be sent their responsibilities under the sponsorship agreement. If your organisation has an ABN and is registered for GST it is required to enter into a Recipient Created Tax Invoice (RCTI) Agreement. The RCTI Agreement allows Ipswich City Council to raise a Tax Invoice on behalf of the organisation. This means a Tax Invoice cannot then be issued by the organisation. This will eliminate the need for unnecessary correspondence. The RCTI will be generated and sent to the organisation with sponsorship. If your organisation is not registered for GST, it is required to send Council an invoice for the approved amount of the sponsorship. Once the Ipswich City Council receives the invoice for sponsorship funds payment will be processed and sent to the organisation.
How much financial assistance can your organisation receive?The amount of sponsorship will be determined by Council in accordance with internal policy and the demands on the Sporting Event Sponsorship program. The amount will also be subject to the total number of applications received and associated requested sponsorship support. Previous event sponsorship support does not guarantee ongoing sponsorship support. Council reserves the right to recover any Sporting Event Sponsorship funds should the sponsored event be cancelled or postponed.
Goods and Services Tax (GST)Goods and Services Tax is applicable to all services including the financial assistance provided under this program provided that the applicant is registered for GST. If your organisation has an ABN and is registered for GST, the sponsorship will be grossed up by the GST amount. You will be required to remit the GST amount to the Australian Taxation Office on you next Business Activity Statement. If your organisation is not registered for GST, then no GST will be applicable to the sponsorship.
Withholding TaxUnder the Pay As You Go (PAYG) withholding system, Council is obliged to withhold tax from recipients that do not quote an Australian Business Number (ABN). If your organisation wishes to claim exemption from withholding tax it must complete the Organisation Declaration on page 4 of the application.
How is your application assessed?
Last Updated 23 Nov 2009 |
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