Your proposal should clearly relate to one or more outcomes in the Lotterywest Community Investment Framework. We’ll also review that your proposal will result in a clear community benefit within WA and make sure it’s not something that should be funded by another government agency. Where relevant, priority will be given to any specific target areas identified in grant guidelines by Lotterywest.

Key assessment considerations:

• Does the proposal show a clear link between the grant outcome and one or more Framework outcomes?
• Where relevant, how well does the proposal address any specific target areas identified by Lotterywest?
• Is Lotterywest the right funder for this initiative, considering what other government agencies are responsible for?
• If the proposal is about exploring an idea, is there a realistic chance that - if successful – it could lead to broader benefits for the Western Australian community?

The need for your proposal and/or the opportunity being addressed should be well evidenced and it should be clear that the proposed outcomes will meet the identified need/benefit. The proposed approach should be well planned, realistic, achievable and measurable.

Key assessment considerations:

• Has your proposal been informed by a good understanding of community needs or opportunities?
• Have all aspects of your proposal been suitably planned and developed with appropriate input and support from experts and stakeholders?
• Will the project create meaningful benefits within Western Australia for a broad section of the community?
• Have you considered the Good Practice Requirements?
• Have you taken into account any other sector-specific good practice principles relevant to the application?
• Is there a clear link between what you’re putting into the proposed initiative (inputs), what you’ll do (activities), what you’ll deliver (outputs), and the outcomes you’re aiming for?
• Is it reasonable to assume that your proposed initiative and its activities will achieve its goals within the proposed timeline?
• Is there an appropriate approach to understanding whether the proposal has made a difference?

The proposal should be cost effective and include a clear, realistic budget with accurate costs. Collaboration in delivery and/or funding of the project is encouraged.

Key assessment considerations:

• Does your proposal represent sound and realistic value in achieving the outcomes you’ve identified?
• Is the budget appropriately detailed for the size of the grant you’re requesting, with all income and expenditure clearly outlined?
• Are any in-kind and/or cash contributions from your organisation or partners appropriately and clearly outlined?
• Have you included supporting documentation to show value for money e.g. quotes, budgets?
• Have you identified any financial and/or budgetary risks for the project, and do you have the right controls in place to manage them?

We want to make sure your organisation is set up for success. That means showing that you have the right skills, experience, management arrangements, relationships, capacity and mandate to deliver the proposal successfully - and that your activities make sense within the context of your organisation’s objectives.

Key assessment considerations:

• Does your organisation have the mandate, both in its objects or purposes and from relevant stakeholders, to undertake the activities of the initiative?
• Do you have the experience, or are you bringing in the right expertise, to support the successful delivery of the initiative?
• Is your organisation connected with, and supported by, relevant sector, Government and/or place-based stakeholders?
• Does your organisation have sufficient financial viability to achieve the grant outcomes?
• Does your organisation have a strong track record in managing grants and acquittal with Lotterywest or other funders, or is there any other evidence to demonstrate your capability to manage a grant?