Sponsorships

Donations, sponsorships and allocations

The Shire of Northam offers support through donations, sponsorships and allocations to eligible projects and events that benefit the community.

Funding is subject to budget availability, eligibility criteria, and cannot be guaranteed. Further information can be found below:

Eligibility Criteria for Sponsorship

To be eligible to apply for any Shire sponsorship the following criteria must be met:

• Activities should provide opportunity to meet the social, economic, and/or environmental aspirations as outlined in the Shire’s Council Plan.
• Sponsorship arrangements should enhance the Shire’s reputation and reinforce the Shire’s brand.
• The event or project must be predominantly held within the Shire of Northam.
• Businesses with a current ABN and incorporated community (not-for-profit or otherwise) groups are eligible to apply for a General Sponsorship.
• Entities must have Public Liability Insurance of at least $20,000,000 if holding an event to be eligible for a General Sponsorship.
• Individuals aged 18 years or under who are still at school can apply for a Travel Sponsorship if they have been selected for representation at a State, National or International level competition or event endorsed by the relevant State association or governing body.
• Recognition of the Shire as a sponsor must be included in promotional material, at a minimum the Shire logo will be provided to be included on written materials, however promotion can also include:
  1. Written materials.
  2. Videos and digital media.
  3. Verbally in any radio broadcasts; and
  4. Visually on any clothing or merchandise.

Not Eligible for Sponsorship

The following are not eligible to receive sponsorship:

• Retrospective, contingency or on-going operational costs, e.g., salaries, rent, insurance, admin costs.
• Council Members or Shire of Northam staff, with exception of the Travel Sponsorship when applied for on behalf of an eligible child in their care (however, the Council Member or employee may be a part of the group who is applying).
• Activities that are unlawful or will cause an environmental hazard, or do not positively reflect the Shire’s values and brand.
• Sponsorship funds cannot be used to put towards the purchase or consumption of alcohol (or any alcohol associated licences).
• Sponsorship for a political or religious purpose.
• Applicants with outstanding debts or acquittals due to the Shire.
• Are for the sole purpose of general fundraising activities.
• To cover shortfalls in funding by state or federal government departments.

For major/capital equipment purchases or works, property or maintenance.

Application Requirements

• The event or project taking place.
• When it is taking place.
• What is being sought in the form of sponsorship; and
• How the Shire will be recognised.

Acquittal

An acquittal is required within 60 days of expenditure.

• Financial statement (income and expenditure).
• Evidence of acknowledgement of Shire support e.g. promotional opportunities in media (print, radio, TV, online)
• Completed evaluation form.