1. This constitutes a signed agreement as part of the application/project process.

2. Council reserves the right to request further information in considering any application, as well as the right to reject any application that does not meet the criteria.

3. Applicants must identify and declare any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest (if applicable) in accordance with Council’s Code of Conduct, which is available on Council’s website.

4. The grant may only be used for the purpose specified in the application. Any change must be approved in writing by Council before the activity is undertaken.

5. Applicants will be required to acknowledge the funding provided by Council in a manner approved by Council’s Communication Team in any communication about the project.

6. Council reserves the right to publicise approved events, activities, projects etc. in any media form it chooses.

7. The successful applicant will be responsible for project management and all costs in excess of the approved grant, with all activities undertaken being required to comply with Council policies as listed at www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au/policies/. Works may be subject to inspection and verification.

8. Funded projects must be completed within 12 months of the funding being awarded.

9. Successful applicants must submit an acquittal report to Council’s General Manager within 1 month of project completion. The report should provide evidence of how the grant funds were spent and include photos (for example before, during and after) that showcase the outcomes of the project.