Category 1 projects
The Australian Sports Foundation’s (ASF) listing in the Income Tax Assessment Act (1997) (Division 30, section 30-90) enables donations of $2 or more to the ASF to be tax deductible. The ASF is the only organisation able to offer this unique tax advantage for sport fundraising. Donors may nominate an ASF registered project as their preferred beneficiary. All claims are subject to acceptance by the Commissioner of Taxation.
This process can assist an organisation’s fundraising efforts as tax deductibility provides an incentive for individuals and businesses to donate.
Category 1 project applications
- can be made at any time throughout the year
- must be accompanied by a $275 application fee* (GST inclusive).
- must include all supporting documentation as outlined in the application checklist
- are assessed against both organisational eligibility and project eligibility
- are normally assessed within four weeks of receipt (providing all documentation has been received by the ASF)
- can be registered for up to five years at a time
* This fee is refundable when a donation threshold of $5,000 is reached in the first 12 months of project registration.
Category 1 project applicants
- will be notified in writing as to the outcome of their application
- should note that the application fee is non refundable where the application is not approved
Following registration of a project, the ASF will:
- allocate an ASF team member as the project contact
- provide fundraising ideas if required
- assist with project promotion strategies
- provide official ASF receipts for donors
- liaise with project organisations on a regular basis to ensure the smooth operation of the ASF aspects of the project
- give consideration to the issue of discretionary grants up to six times per year
If you think the ASF can assist your organisation’s fundraising efforts then you can find out more about applying to register an ASF Category 1 project.
- ASF Process Chart (
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