Microgrant Program Terms and Conditions

By submitting an application to the Wuu-rri Microgrant Program, applicants acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions.

1. About the program

The Wuu-rri Microgrant Program provides small grants to support Indigenous youth entrepreneurs and organisations delivering initiatives that strengthen Indigenous entrepreneurship, business capability and community-led economic participation.

Grants are administered by Wuu-rri, a social enterprise established by the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce.

2. Eligibility

Applications are open to:

Indigenous individuals
Indigenous-controlled organisations, including businesses, not-for-profit organisations and Indigenous Chambers of Commerce
Non-Indigenous organisations where the proposed initiative directly supports Indigenous youth and aligns with the purpose of the program

For the purposes of the program, youth generally refers to individuals aged 16–30 years, noting some flexibility may apply depending on circumstances.

Applicants must ensure that the information provided in their application is true and accurate.

3. Grant amounts

Applicants may apply for up to $5,000 per initiative.

Wuu-rri aims to award approximately one to three microgrants per quarter, subject to:

available funding
the number and quality of applications received.

Submission of an application does not guarantee funding.

4. Eligible use of funds

Microgrants may be used to support costs directly related to the approved initiative, including for example:

equipment
materials
marketing and promotion
training or workshop delivery
facilitator or program costs

Microgrants cannot be used for routine operational expenses, such as wages, unless specifically approved.

Funds must be used only for the purpose described in the approved application.

5. Assessment process

Applications are assessed through a merit-based process against the following criteria:

Initiative Alignment & Purpose
Impact & Community Benefit
Feasibility & Planning
Innovation & Creativity

Applications are reviewed by an assessment panel appointed by Wuu-rri.

Wuu-rri reserves the right to:

approve an application in full or in part
defer an application for consideration in a future funding round

decline an application.

Eligible but unsuccessful applications may be retained for reconsideration if additional funding becomes available.

6. Conflict of interest

Applicants must disclose any actual, perceived or potential conflict of interest that may arise in relation to their application.

A conflict of interest may include personal, family or business relationships with Wuu-rri, the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, or individuals involved in assessing applications.

Disclosure of a conflict does not automatically affect eligibility but helps ensure the program is administered fairly.

7. Funding agreement

Successful applicants must enter into a Funding Agreement with Wuu-rri before any funds are released.

The Funding Agreement will outline:

approved use of funds
reporting requirements
acknowledgement obligations
repayment provisions where funding conditions are not met.

8. Reporting requirements

Grant recipients are required to provide a short outcome report upon completion of the funded initiative.

This report may include:

a summary of activities undertaken
how funds were used
outcomes achieved
photos and/or videos demonstrating the initiative where appropriate.

The outcome report must be submitted within 30 days of completing the funded initiative, or within another timeframe agreed with Wuu-rri.

Photographs or video evidence help demonstrate the impact of the program and may be used by Wuu-rri to share success stories (with permission).

Where required reporting or supporting evidence is not provided within the agreed timeframe, Wuu-rri reserves the right to request repayment of grant funds or limit eligibility for future funding opportunities.

9. Acknowledgement of support

Successful recipients may be required to acknowledge Wuu-rri as the funding supporter of the initiative using wording such as:

‘This initiative is supported by 'Wuu-rri’s Microgrant Program'.

Use of Wuu-rri logos or branding requires prior approval.

10. Changes to the initiative

If a funded initiative changes significantly, recipients must notify Wuu-rri and seek approval before altering how funds are used.

11. Repayment of funds

Wuu-rri reserves the right to request repayment of grant funds where:

the initiative does not proceed
funds are not used for the approved purpose
reporting requirements are not met
false or misleading information was provided.

12. Privacy

Information provided in applications will be used for the purposes of:

assessing the application
administering the grant program
reporting on program outcomes.

Wuu-rri may publish or share general program outcomes or success stories but will not disclose personal or confidential information without consent unless required by law.

13. Right to amend the program

Wuu-rri reserves the right to:

amend program guidelines
change eligibility requirements
suspend or close applications
vary funding availability.

Any changes will be published on the Wuu-rri website.

14. Contact

For questions about the Wuu-rri Microgrant Program, please contact:

grants@wuu-rri.com.au

Wuu-rri Microgrant Privacy and Consent Statement

Wuu-rri respects the privacy of all applicants and is committed to managing personal information responsibly.

By submitting a Wuu-rri Microgrant application, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined below.

Collection of information

Information provided in your application may include:

your name and contact details
details about your business, organisation or initiative
supporting documentation or media you choose to submit.

This information is collected to assess and administer the Wuu-rri Microgrant Program.

How your information is used

Your information may be used for the following purposes:

assessing your grant application
communicating with you about your application
administering the Wuu-rri Microgrant Program
evaluating the impact of the program
reporting to stakeholders supporting the initiative.

Your application may be shared with members of the Wuu-rri assessment panel for the purpose of evaluating your application.

Privacy and confidentiality

Wuu-rri will take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is stored securely and handled appropriately.

Commercially sensitive information provided in applications will be treated as confidential and used only for assessment and program administration purposes.

Sharing success stories

If your application is successful, Wuu-rri may request permission to share information about your initiative, including:

your name or organisation name
a description of your project
photos or videos provided in your report.

These stories help demonstrate the impact of the program and celebrate Indigenous entrepreneurship.

Wuu-rri will seek your consent before publishing personal stories or media.

Applicants under 18

Applicants under the age of 18 must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to apply.

Where applicants are under 18:

a parent or guardian may be required to co-sign the funding agreement
consent may be required before images or media involving minors are shared publicly.

Contact

If you have any questions about privacy or the handling of your information, please contact:

grants@wuu-rri.com.au