Grants and Funding

Charities Commission

The Charities Commission has made applying to register as a charity even easier for many ethnic charitable organisations by offering translated guidance notes in six languages.

Helpful guidance notes for three of the Commission's application forms are now available in Maori, Korean, Samoan, Tongan, Chinese (traditional)and Arabic.   Copies of 'A Guide to the Charities Act' are also available in these languages.

To obtain a copy of any of these translations download them from by clicking here or email info@charities.govt.nz or call the Commission's free information 0508 242 748. 

BayTrust

BayTrust is the new name of the Bay of Plenty Community Trust which makes donations to community groups serving the Bay, in order to help build, strengthen and enhance local Communities.

Who May Apply
Any properly constituted group serving one of the Bay of Plenty Communities in the following areas:

• Children and Youth
• The Elderly
• Organisations with significant volunteer (unpaid) input
• People with disabilities

Funding Available
You should apply at least six months before your project is due to start. There are no fixed "cut off" dates. Successful donations are announced and paid in March, May, August and November each year.

Applications for Funding
Application Forms are available from the Council Office.  Once you have completed the Application, you must post it to BayTrust.

Applications for funding must fully answer all questions and contain the following information:

• Foundation Document (Constitution, Deed, Rules, etc.)
• Letter of support from, parent, organisation (where appropriate)
• Detailed costings, quotes, estimates
• Bank Deposit Slip
• Copy of most recent audited accounts
• Photocopies of latest Bank Statement for each account held
• Income Tax Exemption letter (not Resident Withholding Tax or GST exemption)
  (if appropriate)
   

Local Arts Funding Scheme

Kawerau District Council administers the Creative Communities Scheme, which is funded by Creative New Zealand. Creative New Zealand is a central government agency and is New Zealand's main organisation for funding of the arts. The purpose of the Creative Communities Scheme is to increase participation in arts in the Kawerau District and increase the range and diversity of arts available to Communities.

Who May Apply
You can apply for funding through Creative New Zealand as long as your project meets all of the following:

• Has an arts or cultural focus
• Takes place within the Kawerau District and/or benefit the District
• Meets at least one of the three funding criteria (listed below)
• Benefits local Communities
• Has not started before an application or funding is assessed
• Has not been funded by Creative New Zealand for the same purpose

Creative New Zealand has three funding criteria for this scheme. They are:

1. Projects that increase active participation in the arts
2. Projects that increase the range and diversity of arts available, and
3. Projects that enhance and strengthen the local arts sector

The allocation of any funding for Creative New Zealand requires 30% of the total cost of the project to be met by the applicant.

Funding Available
Council receives $9,185 per year from Creative New Zealand and the average grant made is usually less than $2,000. If you need to apply for a grant over $8,000 you should consider discussing your project with Creative New Zealand to see if it qualifies for national funding.

Applications for Funding
Applicants are required to complete an Application Form. All applications will be treated as confidential by Council.

Applications for funding must be submitted in writing and ensure that:

• Every question on the application form has been answered.
• All your figures add up.
• You have attached a current financial statement or a balance sheet.
• You have attached evidence of endorsement from local affiliated clubs.

Contact
For further information please contact the Administration Assistant at the Council Office.

Community Grant Scheme

The Community Grant Scheme is a Council fund to enhance the well-being of Kawerau people by supporting groups and/or services that improve the quality of life of Kawerau residents.

Who May Apply
Any non profit group that provides a service which enhances the quality of life of Kawerau residents by providing people welfare services and/or providing animal welfare services.

Funding Available
The Council may contribute up to $3,000 to any one applicant. If you need to apply for a grant over $3,000 you should consider applying through the Lottery Grants Board and/or BayTrust.

Applications for Funding
Applicants are required to complete an Application Form.   Community Grant Scheme Application Fund    All applications will be treated as confidential by Council. Applications for funding must be submitted in writing and:

• Demonstrate that the request will fulfill a community need.
• Provide evidence that the project is financially viable i.e. the project will proceed.
• Provide a full budget breakdown for the project and provide an up to date balance sheet.

Development Feasibility Fund

Who May Apply
Anyone may apply to this fund for money to assist him/her to develop a business idea which is likely to result in additional employment of Kawerau people within two years, or which has a significant benefit to the Kawerau Community.

Funding Available
Council may contribute up to $1,500 to assist in the development of a business plan or other development feasibility studies relating to the proposed business.

Applications for Funding
All applications will be treated as confidential by Council.  Development Feasibility Fund Application Form     The proposed business must be located in Kawerau, or have a significant benefit to Kawerau. All applications must be in writing and provide the following information:

• Specific details of the proposed business
• An outline of how the business plan or development feasibility study is to be prepared and who will write it
• The level of funding requested
• Specific details on how the funds will be used
• Details of additional funding sought elsewhere
• Details of other feasibility studies already undertaken

When the application has been approved, half the amount will be paid at the beginning of the study and the balance when the study is completed.

Event Marketing Fund

The Event Marketing Fund is a Council fund to assist individuals or organisations to hold a new event in the Kawerau District.

Who May Apply
Any person/organisation may apply to Council for funds to assist that person/organisation to hold a specific event or events in the Kawerau District. The event(s) must have a significant benefit to the Kawerau Community and applicants need to demonstrate that the event will be, or is likely to become, an annual event.

Funding Available
The Council may contribute up to $1,000 in the first year for new events and up to $500 in the second year for the same event.

Applications for Funding
Applicants are required to complete an Application Form.   Event Marketing Fund Application Form      All applications will be treated as confidential by Council. Applications for funding must be submitted in writing and contain the following information:

• Specific details of the event being targeted
• The level of funding being requested
• Specific details on how the requested funds will be used
• Specific details on other sources of funds to be used for targeting the event
• The expected outcome of the event targeting exercise
• General details as to the proposed sources of funding to stage the event if it proceeds
• Details on the expected economic benefit to the Kawerau Community

Once the targeting campaign is completed, applicants must provide Council with:

• A report on the outcome and the probable reasons for success or failure
• A Balance Sheet for that event