First Light Community Foundation Limited
Moderate detailGaming trust distributing Class 4 (pokie) grant funds. Distributed $1.7M across 320 grants in recent years. Active since 2021.
Grant Range
Average grant size around $5,254. Total recent distribution: $1.7M
What they fund
Who can apply
What they won't fund
What they care about
Based on 1,600 grant decisions: SPORT: 79% approval (734 grants, avg $5,199). COMMUNITY: 76% approval (232 grants, avg $7,767). ARTS AND CULTURE: 72% approval (76 grants, avg $5,296). RESEARCH AND EDUCATION: 59% approval (76 grants, avg $7,865). HEALTH / WELFARE / RESCUE SERVICES: 69% approval (59 grants, avg $5,303).
Writing tips
Ensure your application aligns with the authorised purposes, focusing on community benefits rather than personal or social activities. Emphasize long-term benefits and ensure compliance with the terms and conditions.
Common mistakes to avoid
392 of 1,600 applications were declined (24% decline rate). Ensure your project fits the society's funded categories and your requested amount is realistic for your category.
What makes a strong application
Overall approval rate is 76%. This society has a relatively high approval rate.
Application structure
Grant Application
Applications must be submitted online by the last day of the month to be considered at the following month's grant meeting.
Required Documentation
Include a resolution to apply for funding, full meeting minutes, and other relevant documents as specified in the application guidelines.
Required documents
- • Resolution to apply for funding
- • Full meeting minutes
- • Two competitive quotes for each item requested