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COMMUNITY FUNDING Dec 2016 1
Who we are
Cindy Velthuizen
Community Funding Officer
cindyv@wdc.govt.nz
Owen Thomas
Community Services Manager
owent@wdc.govt.nz
Ph 09 430 4200
www.wdc.govt.nz/CommunitySafetyandSupport
Dec 2016 2
Why provide Community Funding?
Council wants to support community groups:
• to develop a healthy social infrastructure in
Whangarei District
• to deliver a wide range of community
projects and events.
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Types of Community Funding
• Community Fund
• Performing Arts Fund
• Creative Communities Scheme
(administered by Council on behalf of Creative New Zealand)
• Resident and Ratepayers Administration Grant Fund
• Community Halls Fund
• Transition Fund
• Annual Operating Fund $1.8 million
• Rent Concessions
• Community Loans
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Generic criteria
Applicants must:
• be a not for profit legal entity:
– e.g. incorporated societies or charitable trusts
– or apply under an umbrella group/organisation
• not have a bad credit record
• display appropriate financial management and
procedures
• have a positive track record of funding from
Council (if previously funded)
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What are we looking for
in an applicant?
• Standing in the
community
• Demonstrated ability
to achieve successful
outcomes
• Good financial
management
• Stability and
effectiveness of
governance
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What do we want to fund?
A balanced mix of:
• Projects, services and events
– Examples: revegetation project, services for the elderly,
event days for children
• Local and district-wide initiatives
– Examples: pool openings at Tikipunga, theatre production
• Sector based activities
– Examples: a sports club anniversary, a youth group event
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Tikipunga High School Pool – summer openings
What do we want to fund?
Activities that:
• Address a demonstrated need
• Offer “bang for buck”
• Financially sustainable
(breaking even, not funding for fundraising)
• Are partly funded from other sources
(i.e. not fully dependant on Council funding)
8What we won’t support
• Promotion of religious, • Retrospective expenses
political, or commercial • Debt servicing
activity • Catering costs
• Government agencies, • Travel and
schools, or individuals accommodation costs
• The core business of an • Prize monies
organisation or service
provider • Conference fees
• An applicant that has • Costs related to fines or
sufficient resources to disputes
fund the initiative • Capital development
themselves
9Capital development
• LTP
– Every 3 years
• Annual Plan
– Year 1, 2, 3
• Community Loans
– Recreation
Discuss with us
Dec 2016 10THE COMMUNITY FUND AND
CREATIVE COMMUNITIES SCHEME
11The Community Fund
• $60,000 per year, maximum grant $10,000
(average grant size $2000-3000)
• Two funding rounds per year
– Next round opens February
• For projects and events, not ongoing
operational expenses
Whangarei Anglican Care Trust - ‘Senior12Chef’Requirements
The project/event must:
• Take place within the
Whangarei District
• Benefit the wider
community or a sector of
the community
• Not have started before
funding is approved
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Tutukaka Winter FestivalWhat has been funded?
Christmas Parades e.g. Waipu, Onerahi, Kamo
Festivals e.g. Holland, Tutukaka Winter
National conferences e.g. Cake Decorators Guild
Materials for working bees e.g. paint marae
Community celebrations e.g. Waitangi Day
Recreational events e.g. Teddy Bears Picnic, Fun Run
Workshops or classes e.g. elderly education
Other community activities
14The CCS Fund
• $60,000 per year over two funding rounds
• No maximum grant. Average is $2,000
• Emphasis on creating opportunities for
participating in the Arts
Opera in the Gardens
15What’s been funded recently?
Arts summer school
Community theatre
‘Collaborationz’ arts symposium
Youth mural and film project
Script to stage workshops
Community art space
IHC Making Music workshops
Dance therapy for youth with autism
West African drumming workshops
Clowning workshop for actors
Photography exhibition
‘Jabberwocky’ @ 116 Bank St
16COMMITTEE EXPECTATIONS
17Council’s Community Outcomes
Easy and safe to move around
A growing, resilient economy
Clean, healthy and valued environment
Vibrant and healthy communities
Well managed growth
18Relevance
A project is rated on how much impact it
will have, and its value for money.
Project must meet one or more:
• There is an identified need for it
• Creates opportunities for local residents to actively participate or attend
• A broad appeal to the wider community
• A youth development focus
• Attracts visitors to the District
• Generates economic benefit for the District
19APPLYING!
June 2016 20Tips and tricks
• Be prepared – start early
• Use the extra assistance available and get it in early
• Remember that funding decisions are made based
on the information you supply
• Be clear in your application – tell (sell) the story of
what you want to do
• Write a draft (or two) of your application. Have
someone else read it.
• Use Who, What, When, Where, Why, How – the
Why is important!
• Tell the truth – don’t over or underestimate
Talk to us about your application
21Tips and tricks
• Attend one of our funding workshops
• Talk to the Community Funding Officer
about your application
22Other funding options
NZ’s primary source of funding information
Free access via www.whangarei-libraries.com
• For voluntary organisations • For students, researchers, sports
• 1000+ different funding schemes people, artists and those wanting
• Gives best matches of funding professional development
you are eligible for in terms of • 2200+ funding schemes
criteria • Gives best matches of
scholarships, awards and grants
you are eligible for in terms of
criteria, level of study and
discipline
23What’s coming up?
• 13 January - Creative Communities Scheme (CCS)
opens (closes 10 March)
• 7 February (TBC) - Community Fund opens
(closes 7 April tbc)
Workshops for first time applicants
• CCS workshop 25 January 4.30pm
• Community Fund workshop 14 February 4.30pm
• Bookings essential, spaces limited
24Good luck
with your
project
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