Creative Communities Local Arts Funding
Applications are invited for funding from the Creative Communities Ashburton District Funding Scheme in March and September annually. Approximately $10,000 is available for distribution each funding round.
Eligible projects must have an arts or cultural focus, take place within the Ashburton District and benefit the local community.
Projects or activities may involve any art form or a mixture of art forms including theatre, visual, multi-media, dance, traditional arts, craft, music, literary arts and performing arts. Projects or activities must meet one of the following three funding criteria:
- Broad community involvement - The project will create opportunities for local communities to engage with and participate in arts activities.
- Diversity - The project will support the diverse arts and cultural traditions of local communities, enriching and promoting their uniqueness and cultural diversity.
- Young people - The project will enable and encourage young people (under 18 years) to engage with and actively participate in the arts.
Here is a Creative Communities Guide for Applicants.
The Creative Communities Local Arts Funding Application Form is also available at the Council office.
Applications close 31 March 2012 and 30 September 2012.
Annual Grant Scheme
The Council will make provision in its annual budget for the disbursement of funds to qualifying organisations not named at budget time. The maximum individual grant from this source shall be $5,000.
Council welcomes applications from all groups whose project contributes to the well-being of the community. $50,000 is available for distribution this year.
Learn more about the 2012 Annual Grants Scheme Application For Financial Assistant Criteria.
Download the application form here.
Applications close Friday 31 August 2012.
School Holiday Programmes
Funding is available for non-profit organisations and groups to fund their school holiday programmes. with preference for programmes aimed for children aged 5 -14 years.
Council will accept applications from:
Any group may receive only one grant per year but the application may cover more than one programme or holiday period. Special consideration will be given to funding in view of duration and content of programme.
Read more about the School Holiday Programme Criteria here.
Download the 2012 School Holiday Programme funding application.
Applications close Friday 31 August 2012.
Heritage Buildings / Items Grants Policy
Funding is also available through Council’s Heritage Grant Scheme to help maintain the heritage status of historical buildings in the district.
To be eligible for this scheme, the heritage building must be recognised under the District Plan.
Read about the Heritage Grant Scheme criteria.
Here is a 2012 Heritage Grant Scheme application form.
Applications close Friday 31 August 2012.
Sport NZ - Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund
On 1 February 2012, SPARC changed its name to Sport NZ.
Applications are invited for funding from the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund during February each year. Sport NZ has provided the Rural Travel Fund since 2003 to address concerns about lack of participation in sport by young people living in rural communities. The Rural Travel fund is targeted at young people aged between 5 and 19 years and is designed to help subside travel for junior teams participating in regular, local sport competition.
Approximately $12,300 is available for distribution to eligible applicants.
Learn more about the Sport NZ - Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund.
Applications will close Wednesday 29 February 2012.
Other Assistance
When it considers it desirable to do so, the council may consider the providing of other assistance to the above organisations providing that they are incorporated societies, on the following basis:
Bridging Finance
1. A maximum amount of $100,000 will be lent to any one applicant.
2. The maximum loan term will be not more than 3 years.
3. Whether interest is charged and at what rate will be at the
discretion of this council.
Guaranteeing Loans
The maximum amount will be the lesser of 50% of the cost of the project or $100,000.
The total amount of loans for bridging finance and guarantees given by council for loans to local clubs and organisations will not exceed $250,000 at any one time.
Setting Interest Rates - Requests for Funding
The interest rate for loans advanced pursuant to council’s grants and loans scheme shall be the 12 month fixed investment rate plus 1% applicable on the day preceding the day of the advance or review.
For further information contact
The Community Services Department
Ashburton District Council
P O Box 94
Ashburton 7740
Or phone 307 7700
Tourism Event Funding
Contact Ashburton District Tourism
Phone 308 2669
Fundview
Council provides the public with access to Fundview, a computer database of information about funding sources for community groups in New Zealand, at the following locations:
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Ashburton Public Library
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Ashburton Resource Centre
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Ashburton Safer Community Council
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Methven Information Centre