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First name
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Last name
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Company name
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Number of employees
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Email
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Annual revenue
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State/Region
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Website URL
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Year founded
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Mobile phone number
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Vision
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What "Department of Social Services" approved outcome areas does your organisation support?
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Communities and inclusion (discrimination and violence against women)
Communities and inclusion (human trafficking, slavery and forced labor)
Communities and inclusion (cultural and racial inclusion and community resilience)
Communities and inclusion (newly arrived migrants)
Employment, training and participation
Education and child development (children and young people)
Education and child development (parents and guardians)
Health and Disability (Disability)
Indigenous people
Online services
Microenterprise development
Grant Qualification (Check what applies to you)
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Definition: A social enterprise is a business that puts people and planet first. It trades like any other business, but exists specifically to make the world a better place. A social enterprise seeks to solve a social or environmental problem. For-profit or non-profit organisation, or charity that trades.
Are you a social enterprise or a trading Indigenous owned or controlled organisation with a defined social benefit
Do you have a direct impact in one or more of the approved Department of Social Services outcome areas above
Currently provide direct benefit to those experiencing entrenched disadvantage in Australia
Are an Australian organisation?
Have beneficiaries who primarily reside in Australia?
Have a trading revenue that exceeds $50,000 per year?
May be early stage but have progressed beyond the start-up phase?
Are seeking to scale impact (now or in the future) in one or more of the approved outcome areas to address entrenched disadvantage in Australia?
Additional Grant Qualification Notes:
Tell us more about your business (Check what applies to you)
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Does your social enterprise have a clear, documented strategic plan that guides your activities and decision-making?
Do you have robust financial systems and processes in place to manage your income, expenses, and assets effectively?
Are you confident in your ability to negotiate favorable contracts with partners, suppliers, and customers?
Do you have access to legal expertise to ensure your social enterprise complies with all relevant laws and regulations?
Do you have a system in place to measure and evaluate the social impact of your activities and demonstrate your effectiveness to funders?
Do you have a clear strategy and the skills to secure funding from grants, loans, or investors?
Do you need help implementing or improving your IT, HR, inventory, or accounting systems?
Do you need specialized advice on financial management, accounting, or reporting practices specific to your social enterprise?
Do you need help developing your marketing strategy or creating effective marketing materials?
Do you need guidance on implementing social procurement strategies within your organization?
Do you need help crafting a compelling pitch to attract impact investors or philanthropists?
Would you benefit from introductions to potential impact investors or philanthropists who align with your mission?
Do you need operational advice and support to effectively scale your programs and services?
Are there any other specific capability building services you need to increase your social impact?
Will you need to cover internal costs associated with purchasing capability building services (e.g., staff time, travel expenses)?
Do you need help track and demonstrate the effectiveness of your social mission?
Do you need help create a a well-structured business plan is essential for guiding your operations and securing future funding?
Have you identified and have a clear strategy to manage your risks?
Have you identified new offerings or new customer segments that you would like to explore?
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