Foundation for Australia’s Most Endangered Species LtdABN: 79 154 823 579

Project Grant Application

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners and Country The Foundation for Australia’s Most Endangered Species (FAME) acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures and to their elders both past and present.

Funding Guidelines

Australia is home to one million species, most of which are found nowhere else in the world. Unfortunately, this biodiversity is threatened by having one of the worst extinction rates on the globe.

As an organisation the Foundation for Australia’s Most Endangered Species (FAME) is determined to stop the rapid extinction of Australia’s flora and fauna. FAME is one of Australia’s leading not-for profit conservation organisations.

With a vision to prevent any further extinction of Australian species, FAME works tirelessly with like-minded organisations and wildlife authorities as partners on projects that increase the likelihood of the survival of one more endangered species.

VisionOur vision is to prevent any further extinction of Australian flora and fauna.

MissionFAME is the only organisation dedicated to helping Australian native species most at risk of extinction.

FAME seeks to fund on-ground conservation outcomes with a focus on seed-funding and innovation.

Core Values Commit to conservation and environmental issues Embrace open transparency at all times Display strong, clear corporate governance Maintain inclusiveness with all stakeholders and donors Respect the culture of Indigenous Australians

All Applications must adhere to the following:

1. FAME offers grants to assist in areas pertinent to the interests and purposes of the Foundation i.e. projects that contribute toward the survival of endangered species and/or to a greater public understanding of Australia’s unique environment.

2. All projects must be relevant to the organisation’s Strategic Plan 2017 – 2020 Roadmap to the Future. This document is available on request or downloadable on the FAME website at www.fame.org.au.

3. Funding is normally available for one year but longer projects may be approved subject to the nature of the project, progress and continued availability of funding.

4. Grants are generally in the order of up to $20 000, however, larger grants may be considered.

5. Reporting procedures will form part of the Project Funding Agreement with regular acquittals to be undertaken.

6. When completing the Application Form, use attachments where there is not enough space provided.

7. Applications should be forwarded to –Tracy McNamaraChief Executive OfficerFoundation for Australia's Most Endangered Species LtdLevel 147 Tynte StreetNorth Adelaide 5006

or by email to tracy.mcnamara@fame.org.au

Project Application Form

PART A: PROJECT INFORMATION

Project Title

Amount Of Funding Sought From Fame

$

Vision and Mission of Organisation

PART B: CONTACT INFORMATION

Full Name of Applicant (organisation/individual)

Postal Address

Postcode

Telephone

Email

Name of Contact Person

Address

Telephone

Email

Position

Payee (The person/ organisation to which the grant should be paid)

Address

Telephone

Email

Position

Bank Details for EFT BSB:

Account No:

PART C: FUNDING

Total Project Costs(include a detailed budget as an additional attachment)

Amount sought from FAME $

Total value of funding already received from other sources

Amount $

Source

Total value of funding sought from other sources

Will the project go ahead if other funding applications are unsuccessful? Yes/No

Comments

PART D: PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Has the project already commenced? Yes/No

Date of commencement

Intended date of completion

Project Location – include a map if necessary as an attachment

Project significance

Project Summary – a brief description of the project

Does the project need approval of (i) state or federal regulators; (ii) local government; (iii)ethics committee(s)? If so, give full details of relevant authorities and if approvals have been sought/received.

Project Outcomes

Detail the performance indicators or outcomes identified for the project (key result areas that are expected to be reached and measured as the project is implemented).

Project Strategies and objectives

Outline the methodology that will be taken to reach the projected outcomes. Include strategies, objectives and activities that will be undertaken to achieve anticipated outcomes.

Project Sustainability

Indicate how the project or the project outcomes will be sustained after the funding period is concluded.

It is useful to identify the consequences of the project outcome on the organisation and the target group

It may be relevant here to also outline the proposed funding plan for the program continuation or if appropriate.

Project Evaluation

Has this proposal be evaluated by an independent person/committee?

Will the project after completion be evaluated by an independent authority?

How will this be done and by whom?

Project Risks

Identify the factors that may influence the implementation of the project or its outcomes (NOTE: listing risks does not disadvantage any application but serves to give FAME a better understanding of the situation.

Other Organisations Consulted and/or Involved

Explain how the project is relevant to FAME’s Strategic Plan 2017 – 2020 Roadmap to the Future.

What will happen to any assets purchased with FAME’s project funds at completion of the project?

How will FAME’s contribution be acknowledged?

FAME requires acquittal of the funds granted by us. Are you prepared to acquit any funds granted as per the eventual contract and to refund any unused funding?

What publications (if any) do you envisage will stem from the project?

Authorisation

To be completed by the Chair, Organisation/Department Head, Chief Executive Officer or Project Referee – as applicable

"I/this Organisation fully support/s this application. If funding is awarded from the Foundation for Australia's Most Endangered Species Ltd, work will be undertaken pursuant to grant conditions."

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Qualifications:

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