Verified source record
Check the official source before making a decision.
An independent second-person reviewer reopened the official source and checked the material fields. This remains guidance, not a legal eligibility decision, and the funder’s current rules control.
Church-specific reading
What appears relevant
Australian or New Zealand churches generally need DGR status or an eligible tax-concession-charity arrangement; funded staffing must be at least three days per week and property costs are excluded
Unclear or confirm with the funder
Questions still needing an authoritative answer
- Which exact legal entity must apply, and whether incorporation or an ABN is mandatory.
- Whether DGR status, an auspice or a particular denominational affiliation is required.
- Which worship, religious, property or existing-cost exclusions apply to this project.
- Whether co-contribution, owner consent or internal church approvals must be evidenced.
Your next step
Turn these questions into a practical checklist.
Use the private readiness check to identify the entity, approvals, documents and funding conditions to resolve before you approach the funder.
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What we will verify next
Do not present applications as open; the enquiry and submission forms are unavailable and the funder should confirm any future round