Bruny Island Community Association Inc (BICA) undertakes community support to facilitate and maintain a connection between the organisation, its members, and the community. Effective community engagement can have a positive impact on individuals in the community, governance within the organisation and the delivery of services to the community.

Applications of support will be accepted from;

• not for profit island-based organisations;
• people or groups involved in sporting interests connected to Bruny Island;
• activities and events which bring a benefit to the Bruny Island community;
• educational support directly connected to the island; or
• any other exceptional application which the Committee accepts meets a clear and beneficial need in the Bruny Island community.

Direct financial support for individuals and families connected to Bruny Island with a health and/or welfare need is provided by the Bruny island Cork Club. BICA will direct requests for such assistance to the Bruny Island Cork Club. BICA may also provide direct financial support to the Cork Club under agreement and upon application by the Cork Club.

All recipients must be engaged in legal activities that are considered acceptable by normal community standards.

Applications will not be considered from;

• For profit businesses;
• Any organisation or event what has a negative or politically motivated intention;
• Any support that could involve BICA or the community in controversial issues or
• expose the BICA or its members to risk or adverse criticism; and
• Events that present unacceptable risks to the public and/or that are not adequately insured.

Reporting

Any recipient of funding from BICA under this policy must provide a report within 30 days of the completion of the project / event to the committee in which the funding was provided. If funding has not been fully expended, it is expected that any surplus will be returned.

Assessment and Notification

All applications for support must be submitted on the Application for Financial Support Form to the Secretary no later than the end of month prior to the next meeting and, other than in the case of emergency, with adequate time for assessment by the committee and in any case at least 2 months prior to the event. The application will be presented to the committee for consideration and assessed under the Association’s funding criteria. Applicants will be notified following the decision of the committee.

On successful notification, an invoice must be submitted to the Treasurer for payment outlining who the funds will be paid to (organisation name), address, the project/event, bank account detail and GST status. Funds will be paid via electronic funds transfer.

It is agreed that any funds not used, or are surplus to the organisations needs will be returned to BICA.

Apply using the online form below.

If you have any questions, please email bica@bica.org.au