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Grants

 

Welcome! This page is your central hub for information about grant opportunities available to Scout Groups across South Australia.

Scouts SA Head Office provides support to help Groups access funding for facilities, equipment, programs, and community initiatives that strengthen Scouting and benefit young people.

As the peak body for Scouting in South Australia, all grant applications must be submitted through the Scouts SA Grants Team. Head Office assists with:

  • Identifying suitable grants and eligibility requirements
  • Reviewing and submitting applications on behalf of Groups
  • Managing grant agreements and compliance
  • Providing GST assistance for approved grant-funded purchases

To learn more, please refer to the guidelines below, which outline grant and GST processes for Scout Groups.

If you have any quick questions or would like guidance before applying, please contact:

Olivia Trussell
Grants Administrator – Scouts SA (Tuesday – Thursday)
grants@sa.scouts.com.au
(08) 8130 6000

Grants - How to help us process your grant

To ensure reimbursements, direct supplier payments, and acquittals are processed correctly and on time, please follow the information below:

Invoices
Always save and submit all invoices related to your project, and ensure you provide appropriate tax invoices for the amounts spent. This ensures Branch can claim any GST back from the ATO, maximising your grant funds.

How do I know if a tax invoice is valid?
  • Most invoices will have “tax invoice” located on the document.
  • The invoice will include the GST amount, or advise whether it is included in the total.
  • Invoices should be addressed to Scouts SA wherever possible, but this is essential for invoices valued at $1,000 or more; Scouts SA cannot claim the GST back if the address is not present.
Visit the ATO website for further information on tax invoices and visual representations of valid invoices for under and over $1,000.
 
F4 Form Make sure you complete an F4 Form with your Group's bank account details for reimbursement purposes. If you do not have access to an F4 Form, Grants can provide one via email.

Direct Supplier Payment (if applicable)
If preferred, Scouts SA can pay a supplier directly instead of reimbursing the Group. For this to occur, please ensure the relevant section of the F4 Form has been completed, and the supplier's bank account details have been provided.

Project Photos
Photos of the completed project are required for most grant acquittals. These can be submitted with the F4 Form or provided once the project is complete.

Diaries & Acquittal Deadlines
Please make sure you keep track of your grant acquittal date. Grants must be acquitted by the due date; if not, funds may need to be refunded.
Following these steps will help ensure grant funds are processed efficiently, and acquittals are finalised without delay.

If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact Olivia at grants@sa.scouts.com.au.

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