Using CDEP funds and assets
CDEP funds and assets bought with CDEP funds can only to be used for approved Services and Projects.
Before Services and Projects start, the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs must approve them through the CDEPManager system. The department must also approve any variations to Services and Projects.
Important: Funding may stop if providers do not get departmental approvals.
CDEP funding agreements
In the 2009 to 2012 financial years CDEP program funding is offered under a FaHCSIA Standard Funding Agreement. The agreements are made between the Australian Government and each CDEP provider. The agreements specify how much funding a provider will receive and what the money can be used for.
Funding agreement CDEP schedule
The terms and conditions for providing CDEP funding, including the amount and frequency of funding and performance targets, is in the CDEP Schedule of each funding agreement (in particular Project Specific Conditions for CDEP program funding). The CDEP schedule also defines the CDEP provider’s operational and reporting obligations.
Funding agreement variations
A CDEP provider may ask the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs for a variation to the CDEP schedule in their funding agreement. The department may also vary the schedule’s conditions. The department must approve any variations in writing.