Changes in response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Pool Funding applications will now be accepted at all times rather than in specified rounds. 

Please note that there may be delays in the review of your application as a result of current restrictions, however we endeavour to review your application as soon as possible.

This purpose of this application is for affiliated Clubs and Associations of the Flinders University Student Association to request additional funding for events, activities, equipment and resources (collectively referred to in this application as "Projects"). Please note that only clubs & associations who are currently approved for Financial Affiliation or who are an approved Academic Association of FUSA should apply. 

Each application may only request funding for a single purpose or activity. For example expenses relating to a 'Student Ball' event must be listed in a separate application to expenses relating to a series of weekly ‘Movie Night’ events. For another example (for equipment and resources), expenses relating to the purchase of gardening supplies must be listed in a separate application to expenses relating to cooking utensils. 

Before submitting this application, please ensure that:

• The club/association has current Financial Affiliation or is an approved Academic Association with FUSA
• The project relates to expenses that will be incurred in the current calendar year only (i.e; 2021) and will be accessed via the FUSA Grant Application Form by the set deadlines to access funding. 
• The project has been discussed and approved by the current executive of the Club/Association
• The project directly relates to the Club/Association's aims and objectives (as listed within its approved Constitution)
• The project will not be used to directly benefit any member of the Club/Association and/or their immediate families and/or pecuniary interests of either the member/family, and profits will be used only to further the Club/Association’s aims, objectives and activities.  
• The executive has determined the dates for any listed events
• The Club/Association has researched the actual costs of the project wherever possible, including all applicable delivery/shipping costs, fees and currency conversion (if not in AUD) 
• A budget for the project has been created in either Microsoft Excel (XLS), Word (DOC) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. The budget must provide a breakdown of intended expenses for the project and their associated cost. The amount of requested funding may not exceed the amount listed within this budget.
• The Club/Association has confirmed the sources and amount of any other (non-FUSA) sources of funding that will be used to support this project (such as ticket sales, sponsorship, etc.)
• Where applicable, the Club/Association has obtained quotes/invoices and other supporting documentation to attach to this application. 

As an elected representative of the aforementioned club/association you declare the following:

1) You have read and agreed to the Flinders University Student Association Club & Association Regulations and the conditions outlined within this form.

2) This funding will not be used to support a political party or the election of a person or a member of the legislature of the Commonwealth, State or Territory Parliament or a local government body, including but not limited to the provision of financial assistance, organising volunteer labour, paying membership and affiliation fees and giving gifts or gifts-in-kind.

3) You understand that no amount of grant money provided by FUSA may be used on alcohol, tobacco products or illegal products and services.

4) You understand that no amount of grant money provided by FUSA may be used to secure a profit for any member of the club/association.

5) You understand that any breach of these rules, your club’s constitution, or the FUSA Constitution or Regulations may result in the club being disaffiliated and/or legal action being taken against the club/association executive.

6) You understand that this is an application only, and that access to Pool Funding is not guaranteed. You understand that expenditure prior to approval of this funding is at the club/association's risk, and FUSA will not be compelled to reimburse unapproved expenses.

7) You understand that the club/association may be referred for formal sanction if the application is found to be intentionally misleading.

8) You understand that any significant change to the approved project must be approved by the Clubs Officer prior to expenditure.

9) You understand that use of pool funding in a manner other than approved by the Review Panel will be subject to repayment of unapproved funding to the Flinders University Student Association, and that the club/association may be referred for formal sanction.

10) You understand that the decisions of the Panel are final and may not be appealed.

11) You understand that if funding is not spent via the date of completion marked within this form, the Flinders University Student Association reserves the right to withdraw this funding.

12) You confirm that all statements made within this submission are known to you to be true in every particular.