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Statement Regarding Use of Funds #
Groups that receive grant funding from CRSA must submit a Statement Regarding Use of Funds at the end of their 12-month support period.
At a glance #
- Required only for groups that received a grant from CRSA.
- Submitted after the 12-month support period.
- Explains how grant funds were used in line with CRSA’s charitable purposes.
Submit your statement online #
Submit your Statement Regarding Use of Funds
This annexure is provided as an example only.
Do not complete the PDF version.
Submit your Statement Regarding Use of Funds using the online form at the end of your 12-month support period:
Statement Regarding Use of Funds
Do not complete the PDF version.
Submit your Statement Regarding Use of Funds using the online form at the end of your 12-month support period:
Statement Regarding Use of Funds
Important requirements #
Grant reporting requirements
Your group confirms that:
– Grant funds were used to support the settlement of refugee participants in Australia or otherwise in accordance with CRSA’s Charitable Objects.
– No grant funds were spent or transferred outside Australia.
– The expenditure summary accurately reflects how grant funds were used.
– Any funds not used in accordance with CRSA’s Charitable Objects will be reported to CRSA and returned or managed as directed.
– Grant funds were used to support the settlement of refugee participants in Australia or otherwise in accordance with CRSA’s Charitable Objects.
– No grant funds were spent or transferred outside Australia.
– The expenditure summary accurately reflects how grant funds were used.
– Any funds not used in accordance with CRSA’s Charitable Objects will be reported to CRSA and returned or managed as directed.
Expenditure categories #
| Category of expense | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Transit support to accompany refugee(s) to their destination community | ||
| Transport for refugee(s) | ||
| Accommodation for refugee(s) | ||
| Temporary income support | ||
| Essential goods and personal items (e.g. food, clothing, smartphones) | ||
| Furniture and basic household goods (e.g. whitegoods, kitchenware, linen) | ||
| Other settlement or integration costs (e.g. dental care) | ||
| Education and employment set-up costs (e.g. school uniforms, textbooks, laptop) | ||
| Fundraising costs (e.g. venue hire, printing) Maximum 15% of the grant. | ||
| Total spent | ||
| Amount of grant from CRSA | ||
| Surplus (grant amount less amount spent) |
Spending outside CRSA’s charitable purposes #
Examples of expenditure that would not fall within CRSA’s Charitable Objects include:
- Daily living expenses beyond initial establishment costs where other income is available.
- Fines or late fees.
- Holidays.
- Luxury personal items.
“Good record keeping helps demonstrate that grant funding has been used to support refugee settlement in line with CRSA’s charitable purposes.”
