Organisations that cannot apply include:
unincorporated associations (unless applying with an eligible auspice)
- state and federal government departments and agencies
 - individuals and sole traders
 - partnerships
 - public companies limited by shares – unless the foundational document can prove not-for-profit status
 - commercial enterprises
 - local government authorities (LGAs), including LGA-managed, operated, administered and regulated trusts. They can act as an auspice for an unincorporated community group
 - registered public and private primary and secondary schools, preschools, TAFE institutes and universities – excluding community language schools that are eligible. They can act as an auspice for an unincorporated community group
 - organisations that have failed to comply with the terms and conditions of previously awarded grants
 - groups whose projects are the responsibility of another Victorian Government department
 - hospitals and health service organisations
 - national and state-level sports regulatory bodies.
 
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