We have certain requirements that all applicants need to be able to meet. Where you are based, what your organisation's legal status is and financial requirements are all important. Please make sure that you read below to make sure you are eligible for Community Trust South funding.
We've also included handy information about closing dates for funding and how you can get answers to all those tricky funding questions.
Are you based in our area?
We provide funding throughout the south covering Southland, Queenstown, Glenorchy, Arrowtown, Tapanui and Heriot areas.
We can only consider applications from organisations or for projects outside of this area if there is a very clear and demonstrated benefit for our people and our communities.
Can You Apply?
Grants
To be considered for our grant funding your organisation needs to be:
- An incorporated society or an incorporated charitable trust (check your registration at Societies & Trusts)
- A company with charitable purposes that is registered with Charities Services
- Established under the Local Government Act 2002, Maori Trust Boards Act 1955 or Education Act 1989
- Operating in our area
What if you aren’t a legal entity?
You can apply for up to $2,000 and you will need to have a set of rules, minutes of meetings and have a bank account in your group’s name. Otherwise you will need to work with a Funding Partner to apply – contact us to talk about your options.
Scholarships
To be considered for our scholarship funding you need to be:
- At least 15 years old
- A New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident
- Currently living in our area (including Southland, Queenstown, Glenorchy, Arrowtown, Tapanui and Heriot areas) and have done so for three years or more
In addition, there are some specific requirements relating to each scholarship type.
Financial Statements and Audit Requirements
If your annual operating expenditure for your last financial year is:
Greater than $1 million
Then we need your audited annual financial statements*
Greater than $500,000 and up to $1 million
Then we need your audited or reviewed annual financial statements*
$500,000 or below
Then we need your annual financial statements - these don't need to be audited or reviewed unless your organisation's Constitution or Trust Deed requires you to do so.
* Will need to be undertaken by an independent qualified accountant
Closing dates
General Grants
Apply: Anytime
Notification of decision:
Up to 6 weeks for requests $2,000 & Under and $10,000 & Under
Up to 8 weeks for requests $100,000 & Under
Major Grants
$100,000 & OVER
Expressions of interest: Closed
Notification of decision: 30 May 2019
Full Applications (by invite only): Closed
Notification of decision: 21 November 2019
Guarantee Against Loss
Applications: Anytime
Notification of decision:
Up to 6 weeks for requests $2,000 & Under and $10,000 & Under
Up to 8 weeks for requests $100,000 & Under
Community Loans
Apply: By invitation only
Regional Sports Organisations Fund
Applications: Open 1 November 2019, Close 15 February 2020
Notification of decision: April 2020
First Time Regional Sports Organisations
Apply: Anytime
Notification of decision: Up to 6 weeks
Compete Fund (formerly Premier Teams and Events Fund)
Applications: Open 1 November 2019, Close 15 February 2020
Notification of decision: April 2020
If the fund is not fully allocated in April then additional applications may be considered throughout the year. Please contact us to discuss.
Principals Discretionary Fund
Applications: Open 30 January 2020, Close 20 February 2020
Notification of decision: March 2020
Playground Funding
Apply: Anytime
Notification of decision:
Up to 6 weeks for requests $2,000 & Under and $10,000 & Under
Up to 8 weeks for requests $100,000 & Under
Kapa Haka Uniforms
Apply: Anytime
Notification of decision:
Up to 6 weeks for requests $2,000 & Under and $10,000 & Under
Up to 8 weeks for requests $100,000 & Under
Create
Apply: Anytime
Notification of decision: Up to 6 weeks
Sport Scholarships
Apply: Anytime
Notification of decision: Up to 6 weeks
Leadership Scholarships
Apply: Anytime
Notification of decision: Up to 6 weeks
* Our ability to process and assess applications in these timeframes is dependent on the number and complexity of applications at any one time.
Getting Help
We know applying for funding can be daunting, particularly if you haven’t applied before. Here are a few ways we can help.
Community Visits
Our staff are often out and about in the community. If you need some funding advice or want to discuss your project or idea you can make a time to meet with us or we can arrange to come and see you. To find out when we are coming to your community see News & Events or follow us on Facebook.
Funding Information Sessions
We get together with other funders to hold funding information sessions – this is a chance to share your project with a range of funders and to understand more about the different funding opportunities available. Head to our News & Eventsto find out when and where our next funding information sessions are being held or follow us on Facebook.
General Funding Queries & Assistance
We’re here to help so if you have anything you want to know or need help with please give us a call on 0800 500 185 or you can email your query to info@communitytrustsouth.nz
Helpful Resources
There are a range of useful links and resources available under Resources.