Community Demand

PaCE is not an application based Program.

PaCE projects must be able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parent and community demand and are expected to be community driven.

Project proposals will be negotiated with DEEWR network staff. It should be noted that even though projects will be developed in consultation with DEEWR, there is no guarantee of funding.

Eligibility for your organisation

Once a PaCE project has been discussed and developed, the delegate will make a decision on the proposal.  If the project is approved, all funding must be through a legal entity as all approved PaCE providers must enter into a funding agreement with DEEWR. A legal entity is:

• a company incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001
  
• a statutory corporation, or
  
• an incorporated association.

In exceptional circumstances, subject to their agreement, schools may be used to receive funds when no other type of legal entity is available.

Funding Recipients Role

A PaCE Schedule is added to a new or existing Funding Agreement and the funding recipient then assumes responsibility for the organisation, operation and management of the PaCE project, including:

• obtaining appropriate insurance cover paying all costs and fees, including GST, and obtaining essential materials
  
• staff engagement, conduct, and indemnity paying all wages and on‐costs i.e. superannuation
  
• maintaining complete financial records and acquitting all DEEWR funds submitting performance reports which record progress against outcomes and performance indicators
  
• undertaking financial acquittal processes as per Funding Agreement including returning any unspent funds to DEEWR, and
  
• ensuring that the approved PaCE funds are not used for any other purpose.
  

Want more information on PaCE?

For more information regarding the PaCE Program read the PaCE section of the IETA Guidelines, or call 1800 800 821 to speak with your local PaCE Officer.