Plain-language grant guidance
Church grant co-contributions and matched funding
‘Matching’ can mean cash only, cash plus eligible in-kind support, or a contribution calculated against only part of the project.
Build a funding table from the program’s definition. Never assume volunteer time, donated materials or money already spent will count.
Read the formula
Check the required ratio, cap, eligible expenditure period and evidence needed.
- Cash versus in-kind
- Whether GST is included
- Maximum grant percentage
- Treatment of committed third-party funds
Document in-kind support
Where permitted, use credible hours, rates and records.
- Name the task, not the volunteer’s beliefs
- Use the funder’s rate if supplied
- Avoid double-counting
- Keep timesheets and donation evidence
Official sources and how to use them
This checklist is editorial guidance. The sources below explain specific concepts or program examples; they do not make every church or project eligible.
- NSW Government: Community Building Partnership 2026 FAQs
A specific program example covering the applicant, project, owner consent, planning approvals and funding contributions. Use it to understand the questions, then check your chosen program’s own rules. This is not an open-round recommendation.
Background links checked 17 September 2026. Each grant record has its own source verification date.
Important boundary
Guidance, not a determination
These patterns help you ask better questions. The current program guidelines and the funder’s decision control.