Section 5: Glossary
Applicant Means an organisation that submits an application. Individuals are not eligible to apply for Reconnect funding.
Application Means the application for funding submitted by an applicant. The application must be filled out in accordance with the requirements in the Application Guidelines, on a prescribed Application Form and submitted by the Closing Date (See page 2).
Application Form Means the Application Form made available to applicants to submit an application for funding. The application must be submitted in accordance with the instructions on Page 2.
Application Guidelines Mean these Application Guidelines accessed by organisations interested in submitting an application for funding.
Application Pack Means the material made available by the Department for applicants to help ensure applicants understand their requirements for submitting a completed Application Form by the closing date. The Application Pack consists of the Application Guidelines, Application Form and Funding Agreement. Other information may also be included on a program-by-program basis.
Application Period Means the period for applicants to complete and submit their Application Forms. It commences from the time the Funding Round is advertised and Application Packs are made available and finishes on the Closing Date for submitting Applications. During this period the Department will only respond to requests for information that seek clarification of issues or material that allow them to better understand the requirements of the Application Form and Application Guidelines.
Closing Date The Closing Date is that date beyond which applications will not be accepted. For details see Page 2.
Commercial-In-Confidence Means information in the Application Form that the applicant clearly identifies as confidential and is not information that is:
- a) in the public domain, or
- b) already known to the Department other than through an obligation of confidence.
Consortium FaHCSIA will only contract with individual providers. Applicants may determine that efficient or effective service delivery is best achieved through the use of a network of providers through a sub-contracting arrangement. This can be recorded in responses to the Selection Criteria. A successful provider who utilizes an authorised sub-contracting arrangement will be held liable for all obligations contained in the terms and conditions of the funding agreement. This includes monitoring, management, financial performance, service outcomes, and specifically insurance coverage.
Decision Maker The Minister or his/her delegate will approve all projects and successful applicants, with reference to a report on the Selection Process outcomes provided by the Department.
Department (the) Means the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.
Eligible Organisation See section 2.1, of these Application Guidelines.
If the Funding Recipient is a Commonwealth Department or body, or a state or local government agency, authority or department, then the Department may use a Memorandum of Understanding.
Funding Agreement The Funding Agreement is the agreement that is signed by the Departmental Delegate and the Applicant’s Authorised Representative. The Department’s standard Funding Agreements are performance based, legally enforceable agreements between the Commonwealth and the funding recipients that set out the terms and conditions governing the funding.
Funding agreements are used where the Department is providing funding to another party to deliver services or undertake certain activities, on behalf of the Department, to the community.
Selection Criteria Means the Selection Criteria for assessing applications as outlined in the Application Guidelines and the Application Form.
Selection Process Means the process for the selection of funding recipients outlined in the Application Guidelines and the Application Form.
Successful Applicant The Selection Process will result in a short list of recommended applicants. The short list will be forwarded to the Decision Maker for their consideration. Successful applicants will be advised of their success or otherwise. The decision by the Department regarding successful applicants is final.
Supporting Material Means additional material provided by the applicant with their application that clarifies the claims within their application, but which does not alter the content of the application in any material sense.
Value in Social Services Delivery Value in Social Services Delivery is the optimum combination of quality and cost with minimal risk to the Australian Government. The Department seeks best Value in Social Service Delivery. Best value does not mean monetary value alone or lowest cost. A funding proposal that represents best value for Reconnect will:
- meet the objectives of the department – such as strong and resilient communities,
- meet the aims of Reconnect,
- meet community requirements, and
- be delivered in an efficient and effective way.