These guidelines set out the requirements for the DoorDash Footy Cash Grants Programme. The DoorDash Footy Cash Grants Programme (DFC) is a joint initiative between Touch Football Australia (TFA) and DoorDash Australia, both parties are responsible for administering the program.
The program was established in 2022 sourced from the generosity of DoorDash Australia.
The objective of the DFC Grants Programme is to provide support in the form of localised partnerships to TFA affiliated Touch Football associations and members to provide assistance or further develop programs, services and opportunities within the community.
Delivering good to and building stronger communities are central operating principles of DoorDash who are passionate about creating positive change.
The program aligns with the 2021-24 TFA Strategic Plan, specifically:
- Enhancing the experience for participants, and:
- Growing the Sport
The intention of the DFC Grants Programme is to support the achievement of these principles and strategic targets through localised partnerships and collaborations between DoorDash, Local DoorDash vendors, TFA, Touch Football affiliates and individual members.
The following dates apply to this round/program:
| Applications Open: |
9th May 2024 |
| Applications Close: |
31 July 2024 – applications must be submitted online before 5pm AEST. |
| Applications Reviewed: |
1 – 15 August 2024 |
| Assessment: |
15-30 August 2024 |
| Applications Notified: |
From 1 September 2024 |
| Agreements Offered: |
From 15th September 2024 |
| Localised Activations: |
October – December 2024 |
The total partnership pool available for 2024 is $100,000 (+GST) thanks to DoorDash.
Eligible applicants can apply for partnership amounts ranging from $1,000 up to a maximum of $25,000.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for the DFC Grants Programme, applicants must be:
- Affiliated touch football competitions of Touch Football Australia (DoorDash NRL Touch Football)
- Fully financial with Touch Football Australia
- Fully compliant and actively using the MySideline competition management system
- Willing and able to enter into a legally binding partnership with DoorDash and/or their appointed local vendor and have no conflicting partners.
- Registered, financial TFA individual members and/or TFA accredited volunteers.
Who is ineligible?
The following are ineligible to apply for the DFC Grants Programme:
- Non touch football sporting organisations/competitions
- Unaffiliated touch football competitions/associations
- State touch football associations and regional entities. (For clarity, individual affiliates in regional areas are eligible)
- Any affiliated touch football association that is un-financial as of the closing date of the applications.
- Any affiliated touch football association that is not using MySideline
- Any affiliated touch football association that is inactive (has not run for more than 12 consecutive months).
- Any affiliated touch football association that has an existing partnership with a direct competitor of DoorDash (i.e., Menulog, Deliveroo, Uber Eats)
- Any non-financial member of TFA
Applicant location
Applicants must be located within Australia.
If you are successful, DFC funds can be used to cover costs associated with the following:
| Eligible Items |
Examples |
| Disaster or hardship relief |
Financial or in-kind support to assist with the recovery from natural disasters (i.e. floods, fire etc.) or hardship (i.e. vandalism, theft, other barriers). |
| Growth or inclusion programs |
Financial or in-kind support to help establish programs that provide opportunities for more Australian’s or minority groups to become active and involved (i.e. Female, indigenous, multicultural, LGBTQ+ programs etc.) |
| Infrastructure Projects |
Clubroom and/or field upgrades / works projects |
| Financial support to registered members |
Financial support to registered members facing significant barriers to participation (i.e. associated travel costs to high performance training camps and/or, events ) |
| Education / Accreditation |
Financial support to accredit volunteers (i.e. education courses and associated travel costs) |
| Uniforms |
Club / Rep Team Uniforms, DoorDash NRL Touch Football Referee Uniforms |
| Equipment necessary to conduct Touch Football competitions |
Balls, cones, training aids, whistles, line markers, defibrillators. |
| Equipment to improve the presentation of competition delivery |
Field Number Signs, Scoreboards, branded table cloths, marquees. |
Partnership funds cannot be used for any of the following:
| Ineligible Items |
Examples |
| Completed Projects |
Any projects or items already completed /purchased as of the time of funding opening |
| Operating Costs |
Field / venue hire, utilities, HR costs including referee payments, affiliation or insurance costs. |
| Website or Competition Management Programs |
Development and/or purchase of any website or competition management software |
| Prizes |
Trophies, prizes or any form of cash payments |
| Non-Endorsed Programs |
Any non-endorsed event, unaffiliated competition or non-endorsed program |
| Personal Expenses |
Individual TFA membership or local competition fees. |
TFA and DoorDash reserve the right to apply funding outside of these criteria.
Carefully read these guidelines to determine whether you meet the eligibility criteria.
Submitting an application can be achieved in a few simple steps.
- Visit www.doordashfootycash.com
- Click on the apply now button to complete the online application form in full prior to the closing time of the program. Any late or incomplete applications may not be assessed.
- Make sure to attach any supporting documentation to support your application, including any quotes or screenshots of online carts to verify the cost of requested items.
Stand out from the crowd
Whilst not mandatory and part of the formal assessment criteria, we’d love applicants to upload a short and engaging video that outlines your case regarding your application to your official affiliate/club social media accounts. Make sure to tag Touch Football Australia in your post and we’ll share it, making your application stand out from the crowd!
Assistance
If you need any assistance with your application process, please contact TFA via [email protected]
Eligibility Screening
TFA conducts a preliminary assessment of all applications ensuring that:
- The applicant is eligible to apply, and
- The application has been completed in full and all essential information has been provided
Ineligible, late or incomplete applications will not be considered and/or proceed to future screening.
An assessment panel consisting of DoorDash Australia and TFA senior management staff (or their appointed representatives) will consider all eligible applications.
Assessment Principles
Where an application is deemed eligible, the assessment panel will assess each application against the following principles:
- Demonstrated alignment to DoorDash and TFA Strategic Objectives:
- Delivering good to communities
- Building stronger communities
- Enhancing the experience
- Growing the sport
- The merit of the proposal and the demonstrated impact(s) it may create
- The partnership assets available to DoorDash
- The geographical location of the application
It is anticipated that the number of eligible applications will exceed the partnerships available and therefore DoorDash or TFA does not guarantee any applications will be successful nor that successful applications may receive the amount of funding requested or expected.
Recommendation
Once the assessment is complete, the panel will provide recommendations to the TFA Chief Executive Officer and appointed DoorDash Manager for consideration and final approval.
Notification
All applicants will be notified in writing from TFA on the outcome of their application.
Partnership Agreement
Successful applicants (local partners) will be sent a partnership offer (agreement) detailing the terms and conditions of the local partnership / funding support.
Local partners will have at least 14 days, from the date of the offer to acknowledge and accept the terms of the agreement. The offer may lapse if the parties do not execute the partnership within the specified timeframe.
Approval is based on information provided within the application. Any changes to details may be reviewed to consider any potential impacts.
The partnership period and any assets required will be specified in the partnership offer / agreement.
Payment
Payment will be made in accordance with the terms outlined in the partnership offer.
Activation
Local partners acknowledge that activations and media commitments may occur as a result of successful applications. Details of which will be addressed in the partnership offer or via separate communication from DoorDash or TFA.
Monitoring and Compliance
Local partners are required to:
- Use the partnership support for the purpose(s) outlined in the partnership offer / application
- Comply with the deliverables of the local partnership agreement including but not limited to; any DoorDash branding, advertising, recognition or other requirements and reporting on any activities conducted. Failure to comply may result in any funding being withheld, suppressed or required to be returned in full or part thereof.
- Contact TFA immediately when becoming aware of any issue and/or breach of the terms and conditions of a partnership offer
Variations
DoorDash and TFA understand that unexpected events may disrupt and/or delay delivery of programs and/or partnership deliverables. In these circumstances, local partners are encouraged to contact TFA to work through suitable alternatives and/or solutions.
TFA and DoorDash do reserve the right to approve or decline the request however.
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
It is recommended that applicants seek independent legal and financial advice to determine all taxation obligations before submitting an application.
Please note that if your organisation’s annual turnover is greater than $150,000 (non-profit organisations) then you are required by the Australian Taxation Office to be registered for GST (source: www.ato.gov.au).
Successful applicants which are registered for GST will have the Partnership grossed up by 10% to offset GST payable on the partnership.
Organisations that are not registered for the GST will not have the partnership grossed up. Partners cannot have the Partnership Agreement transferred to another body on the basis of GST registration.
Confidential Information
DoorDash and TFA will treat all information provided by applicants as confidential and
sensitive. By applying, applicants agree that information may be disclosed to the following:
- DoorDash employees and/or appointed agencies to manage the program
- TFA employees
- Media, local vendors and/or suppliers to promote and/or manage the program
DoorDash and/or TFA may also disclose confidential information if:
- Required or authorised by law,
- The applicant agreed to the information being disclosed, or:
- Someone other than DoorDash or TFA has made the confidential information public.
Disclaimer
These guidelines were accurate at the time of publishing and supersede any or all other terms or advice previously provided.
Enquiries and Feedback
For further information or clarification please contact TFA via [email protected] addressing the email as DoorDash Footy Cash Enquiry.
A member of the TFA team will respond to your enquiry and direct you to the appropriate area and/or person for assistance.
