These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you,” or the “Applicant”), and Children’s Rights Alliance Inc. trading as Children’s Rights Queensland (“we,” “us,” or “our”), in connection with your application for a grant through our funding programs, including the Children’s Week Grant.

By submitting your grant application, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, you are prohibited from applying, and you must cease your application process immediately.

1.1 Eligibility: To apply for funding from Children’s Rights Queensland (CRQ), you must:

• Be an organisation, school, or individual working on projects that promote children’s rights, specifically in Queensland.
• Ensure that your proposed project or initiative aligns with CRQ’s mission to promote children’s rights in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
  
  

1.2 Purpose: The funds awarded are to support projects that:

• Promote awareness of children’s rights, the needs of children, and their involvement in community celebrations, particularly during Children’s Week.
• Engage communities in meaningful activities or initiatives focused on children’s rights and wellbeing. 

2.1 Application Submission: Applications for grants must be submitted through the official CRQ application process. All relevant fields on the application form must be completed truthfully and thoroughly.

2.2 Grant Approval: Successful applicants will be notified in writing. CRQ reserves the right to approve or reject any application at its sole discretion and award any number of grants, as it sees fit.

3.1 Project Execution: If your application is successful, you agree to:

• Deliver a celebration or project that promotes community involvement and increases awareness of children’s rights during Queensland Children's Week (held annually in October). Projects may take place one week on either side of Children’s Week.
• Develop and implement a contingency plan to address any unforeseen circumstances (such as weather) that may prevent the celebration/project from taking place.
  
  

3.2 Reporting and Documentation:

• You agree to complete and submit a brief report via an online form at the conclusion of your celebration/project. The report should outline the project's outcomes and provide evidence of how it met the objectives set out in your original proposal.
• You must provide three (3) high-quality photos of the event or project, along with consent from individuals in the photos for their use by CRQ.
  
  

3.3 Promotion:

• You agree to include the Children’s Rights Queensland and Children’s Week logos on all promotional materials for your project/celebration.
  
  

3.4 Attendance and Insurance:

• You must provide an accurate attendance number for your project or event.
• Ensure your celebration/project is covered by public liability insurance. Schools, daycares, and playgroups are generally covered by a policy, but you must confirm this in advance.
  
  

3.5 Risk Assessment and Safety:

• You must complete a risk assessment and safety plan to ensure your project or celebration is delivered safely and in line with all applicable laws and regulations.
  
  

3.6 Financial Documentation:

• You must retain receipts or invoices as proof of expenses, should CRQ deem this necessary for reimbursement or funding verification.

4.1 Indemnity: By applying for and receiving a grant from CRQ, you agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless Children’s Rights Queensland and its agents from any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and costs that arise out of your project or celebration, or any negligent act or omission, or willful misconduct by you, your employees, contractors, or agents.

4.2 Liability: You agree that CRQ will not be held liable for any issues, problems, or incidents that occur prior to, during, or after the delivery of your celebration/project.

5.1 Modifications: Any changes or variations to the approved celebration or project must be submitted in writing and approved by CRQ prior to implementation.
5.2 Withdrawal of Support: CRQ reserves the right to withdraw support from any project or celebration at any time if it is determined that the project or celebration poses risks to individuals or to the CRQ brand, or if the terms of the agreement are not being adhered to.

 You agree to comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines issued by CRQ in the execution of your project or celebration. This includes, but is not limited to, adhering to children’s safety standards and promoting the values outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

7.1 Confidentiality: All information provided by the applicant in the grant application process is confidential and should not be disclosed to any third party unless required by law or expressly permitted by CRQ.

7.2 Data Use: By submitting your application, you consent to the use of information and photos for promotional and reporting purposes, including sharing project outcomes with stakeholders and the general public. You agree to only share images that have consent from individuals pictured.

8.1 Variation: CRQ reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be communicated to the Applicant.

8.2 Termination: CRQ may terminate the grant agreement if you breach any of these Terms and Conditions. In such cases, you may be required to return any grant funds awarded.

 This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Queensland, Australia. Any disputes will be resolved through mediation or arbitration, as deemed appropriate by CRQ.

If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions or the grant application process, please contact:

• Children’s Rights Queensland
• Email: info@childrensrightsqld.org.au

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.