It is important to note that MEPAU will only provide grants to projects/activities that relate to or support one or more of MEPAU’s identified key areas of support.

MEPAU will not fund any program that conflicts with our code of conduct or our regulatory, licensing or any other statutory commitment.

MEPAU will not fund any program that is for:

• Individuals – including funding (or part funding) medical costs, the employment of individuals (FTE), or any other individual personal initiative;
• Political organisations or campaigns;
• Religious organisations for religious activities;
• Private companies or commercial entities with no clear community priority;
• Activities which encourage the irresponsible use of alcohol or promote gambling, drinking, smoking or any substance abuse;
• Membership of organisations;
• Marketing and branding opportunities;
• Retrospective funding;
• Budget deficits, operating, staff and human resourcing, or administrative costs (e.g. wages);
• Travel costs;
• Activities requiring ongoing operating funds or which create financial dependency on MEPAU;
• Activities which may present a reputational risk for MEPAU;
• Activities which are usually exclusively funded by government; and/or
• Organisations that have not fulfilled previous sponsorship and/or grant agreements.
• Any organisation adversely identified by any MEPAU compliance guideline.