STANDARD TERMS

1. GENERAL TERMS

1.1 Information on how to enter forms part of these Terms and conditions

1.2 Entry into the competition is by way of submitting a completed application form as per the guidelines outlined below.

2. WHO CAN ENTER?

2.1 Subject to clause 2.2, entry is open to all Not-for-Profit Community Groups located in the Hastings region, NSW.

2.2 The Hastings NSW region is defined as the area extending from:

• Telegraph Point in the North,
• Comboyne Village in the West, and
• Johns River in the South.

3. HOW TO ENTER

3.1 The RITCHIES IGA ‘Giving Back to the Community’ Grants program commences on Friday, 3rd October 2025 at 7:30 AM (AEST) and concludes on Sunday, 23rd November 2025 at midnight (AEST).

3.2 Successful applicants will be notified on Friday, 5th December 2025.

3.3 Only one application per organisation is permitted. Multiple applications will not be accepted.

4. SELECTION PROCESS

4.1 The selection process will be conducted in two stages:

• Stage 1: Applications will be reviewed by the Hastings Community Development Manager. If all criteria are met, the application will progress to the second stage.

4.2 Stage 2: Final assessments will be conducted by the Hastings Community Development Manager in collaboration with the Ritchies CEO. Final approval of the three successful community groups will be made in consultation.