CRITERIA
We provide funding to any formally constituted organisation, incorporated or not, that operates as a not-for-profit, and that delivers positive outcomes to the Rotorua community, particularly to the Trust’s focus areas.
focus areas
Healthy Families
We believe:
- Every person has a right to a safe and warm home
- When our tamariki thrive, our communities thrive
- When our people are empowered to take responsibility, their health and well-being improves
We support those that will:
- Work collaboratively with others and are community led
- Create opportunities for our community to have improved equity and well-being
- Encourage self-responsibility and learning
ENVIRONMENT
We believe in:
- Protecting and enhancing our taonga of lakes, rivers, flora and fauna
- Incorporating a Te Ao / Mātauranga Māori approach
- A flourishing environment for every generation
We support those that will:
- Recognise Mātauranga Māori and its value
- Work towards our environment being protected, renewed and restored, following a collaborative approach
EDUCATION
We believe:
- Tamariki attending school / kura regularly are ready to participate and learn
- Rangatahi with a plan towards training and employment stay engaged
We support those that will:
- Collectively provide opportunities for our tamariki and rangatahi to thrive
- Ensure the youth voice is heard
Strengthening communities
We believe in:
- Building participation and belonging creates safe and strong communities
- Embracing diversity and inclusion
We support those that will:
- Provide support services to those in greatest need
- Promote a sense of belonging and resilience
- Embrace community led initiatives
VIBRANCY
We believe in:
- Supporting positive events and activities improving our community pride and well-being
We support those that will:
- Increase community pride and social cohesion
- Develop creativity and capability
- Provide access and participation opportunities
A vibrant and resilient Rotorua for all.
Eligible:
- A registered charity
- An incorporated society
- A registered charitable trust
- A limited liability company fully owned by one of the above, operating for charitable purposes
- Controlled or coordinated by an arm of central or local government
- Controlled by an association of persons under an adopted constitution and rules, with acceptable financial accounts and annual reports.
Your organisation must also be located within the Rotorua Trust boundary.
Not eligible:
- Organisations run for private profit
- Individuals
- Items/expenses that have already been paid for
All grant applications are to be submitted online. With the exception of December, applications close on the last day of each month and will have a funding outcome confirmed by the following month. Applications submitted in December will be considered at the Trust’s February meeting.
Note – Rotorua Civic Arts Trust:
– Rotorua Civic Arts Trust considers applications up to a maximum amount of $5,000.
– Amounts over $5,000 should be directed to Rotorua Trust.
– Applications can only be made to either Rotorua Civic Arts Trust or Rotorua Trust.
Accountability reporting
You have up to 12 months to provide your accountability report, which allows us to check in with you on the outcomes you anticipated when requesting the funding. To keep things simple, we don’t have a specific template to follow. You will need to provide a financial record of expenditure, and photos are great too.
These reports are essential for showing how the money was spent and the difference the funding has made. All reports are shared with the board, who enjoy the updates.
A key question to ask yourself is: What difference or outcome have you seen as a result of your project, programme or service?
Please contact us if you are unsure whether your organisation meets the application criteria.
We’re available from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.
Email us at admin@rotoruatrust.org.nz
Call us on (07) 3476239