What are funding recipients required to do?

When we provide funding to an organisation, we aim to build a genuine, mutually beneficial partnership. Our goal is to work alongside groups that not only share our commitment to strengthening the community but also recognise the value of collaborating with us to achieve greater impact. In return for our support, we ask recipients to agree to simple partnership commitments, such as promoting our involvement, keeping us informed of outcomes, and engaging with us in ways that showcase the positive difference being made. By working together in this way, we can grow our business, strengthen community connections, and ultimately increase the level of sponsorship and funding we’re able to provide back into the community over the longer term.

General obligations include:

• Attend our Funding Presentation evening.
• Invite IECF Directors, Managers and staff to attend functions and events as appropriate.
• Promote the partnership to your members/supporters/staff.
• Use our logos on your website to promote our support.
• Use our logo in your promotional materials and signage (where appropriate)
• Use our logo on uniforms and equipment (where appropriate).
• Not accept sponsorship from a competitor for the duration of our agreement.
• Complete our Annual Community Impact survey, describing the impact of the funding provided to your organisation and beneficiaries.

Depending on the level of funding provided, larger investments may be subject to a formal funding agreement. Smaller investments generally only require recipients to meet a few simple partnership commitments, ensuring the process remains straightforward while still fostering a strong community connection.

Reporting requirements

Community Impact Survey

You will be required to complete our Community Impact survey which is done annually to provide a summary of the impact of the funding you received. This can be done via the online survey form that will be sent to you and available on our website.

Acquittal

You will be required to complete an Acquittal at the competition of your project or funding period. This will be submitted via the online form available on our website. The acquittal will provide us with information about how the funding was spent, the outcomes, achievements of the project, and any lessons learned.

Community Investment Program- Applicant Guidelines