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Minor Capital Works Funding
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HAPŪ DEVELOPMENT FORMS AND INFORMATION
FUNDING GRANT AND SPONSORSHIP FUNDING APPLICATION FORM
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MARAE & HAPŪ DEVELOPMENT CONTACT
- 16 Mangakahia Road, Kaikohe
Postal address:
Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi
PO Box 263
Kaikohe 0440
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING CONTACT
- Scholarships
Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi
PO Box 263
Kaikohe 0440
FUNDING GRANT AND SPONSORSHIP CONTACT
- Sponsorships
Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi
PO Box 263
16 Managakāhia Rd, Kaikohe.
Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-Ō-Ngāpuhi Funding Grant Closed until Further Notice
TRAION Funding Grant Application CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Individual or Teams – Sport Recreation, Cultural, Community, or Art Events
We have a new updated Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-Ō Ngāpuhi Funding Grant Application Form, please read through the updated information to familiarise yourself with the eligibility requirements.
Sponsorship Funding Application CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Te Rūnanga Ā-Iwi-Ō-Ngāpuhi Funding Grant is open to an individual, group or organization who are applying for funding assistance where they will be representing their region or national event or participating at an event. The event must focus and contribute to those representing Ngāpuhi through Sport Recreation, Cultural, Community, or Art Events. The amount shall be a contribution towards the total cost of the funds applied for. Applications are considered at the discretion of the Fund Manager a combination of official Ngāpuhi Merchandise or monetary contribution may be considered. The Funding Grant does not cover costs related to educational fees, medical bills, housing, debt, set up costs, business ventures or legal costs.
Please Note: All applicants either individual or teams must be registered with the Rūnanga. All participants on the application from are to provide their registration number for verification purposes.
Please ensure all supporting documentation as required has been submitted with the application. Any incomplete application may be deemed ineligible and therefore may not be considered. If there is any further information required or you need assistance please do not hesitate to contact our Funding Team with queries.
To be eligible for the Funding Grant you must fulfill the following:
• Apply within fifteen working days before the event happens.
• Be registered with Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-Ō Ngāpuhi. (Please attach a list of ALL registered names and birthdates)
• Provide in writing, a letter and profile outlining your event, include a photograph for our records.
• Provide a letter of proof verifying your or/your team’s registration/participation in the event, on that organisation’s letterhead. To confirm registration or acceptance to attend the event.
• Provide a bank-verified deposit slip or proof of bank account. Payment will be made by DC to your account.
• Provide a breakdown of costs, how much is required and how much of your own contribution.
• Provide a brief report within 10 days after the event is completed. If a report is not submitted, you will not be considered for future funding.
IMPORTANT: If you are successful in receiving funding:
● You will not be eligible for further funding for 12 months from the date of funding being approved.
● You agree to your profile and event being used as positive Pānui for Ngāpuhi.
● If you do not attend your event, or use the funds or kākahu as intended, they must be returned to Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi O Ngāpuhi.
● Please note due to pressure of funds each year, it is not always possible to fund return applicants seeking assistance.
To apply for Funding you must be a registered Ngāpuhi tribal member, residing in NZ.
Not registered? You can apply to register. You can also check and update your registration details.
If you have a team or group applying for funding, please attach a list of ALL registered names and birth dates of the members, so that we can verify.
In past years we have been able to support individuals, sports teams, cultural, community and whānau groups.
Please post, deliver or email applications to:
P: Te Rūnanga-A-Iwi-Ō-Ngāpuhi,
PO Box 263,
E:: [email protected]
How to apply
Read some of the acknowledgements from past Sponsorship Recipients
Hapū Development – Closed until Further Notice
than 130 Ngāpuhi marae, hapū, whenua and environmental groups have accessed this fund to develop and implement long-term sustainable plans and projects for the trusts and assets they manage.
The amount that can be applied for is $5000, and applicants may apply only once per financial year (1 July to 30 June).
About the fund:
- The fund is for cultural, social, environmental and economic development projects that have sustainable outcomes and long term benefits for Ngāpuhi hapū and marae communities.
- For planning purposes, the fund may help kick-start or contribute to the development of project stages.
- The fund is for projects that are current, or yet to begin. We do not fund projects in retrospect.
- Applications are accepted from Ngāpuhi marae and hapū community groups who are established as a legal entity, and will deliver their projects within the Takiwā rohe of Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-Ō-Ngāpuhi.
- For detailed information on applying to this fund, go to our Application Guide.
Downloads:
Reporting
Reporting on funded projects ensures there is accountability for Ngāpuhi funds received, and distributed. All funding recipients are required to report on their projects.
The project reporting form is provided to ensure reports are informative and specific to the purposes in which funding was granted.
Download a Project Reporting form:
Past projects that we have funded include:
- Foundation document development (charters, constitutions and trust deeds)
- Strategic and business plan development (marae, land, kāinga, environmental)
- Economic development plans
- Feasibility reports
- Governance and management development (setting up portfolios and terms of reference)
- Financial management (policies, procedures and reporting practices)
- Taonga Preservation Plans (for tūpuna photos, korowai, carvings, monument care and restoration)
Minor Capital Works Funding – Closed until Further Notice
Remedial repair needed on your marae? Several Ngāpuhi marae have accessed this fund to take care of repairs on their marae that cost less than $5000.
The amount that can be applied for is $5000, and applicants may apply only once per financial year (1 July to 30 June).
About the fund:
- The fund is strictly for remedial repairs to the marae for issues that prevent the marae from being used. Works must be remedial, under $5000 and have professional quotes.
- The fund is for works that are current or yet to be carried out. We do not fund projects in retrospect.
- Applications will only be received from Ngāpuhi marae situated within the Takiwā rohe o Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi.
- For detailed information on applying to this fund, go to our Application Guide.
Downloads:
Reporting
Reporting on funded projects ensures there is accountability for Ngāpuhi funds received, and distributed. All funding recipients are required to report on their projects.
The project reporting form is provided to ensure reports are informative and specific to the purposes in which funding was granted.
Download a Project Reporting form:
Past projects that we have funded include:
- Street lighting and safe access for marae located on a state highway
- Fix leak in kitchen pipes and cover for kitchen entrance
- Health and safety compliance
- Roof repairs
- Replacement of a water pump
- Installation of water tank and pipe fittings
Major Marae Project Assistance Funding – Closed until Further Notice
Are you ‘completing’ a major marae development project? We may be able to help. The amount that can be applied for is $20,000 and applicants may apply only once in any given year.
This fund is contestable, with a maximum of two (2) distributions to Ngāpuhi marae per financial year (1 July to 30 June).
About the fund:
- Major Marae Project Assistance funding is for ‘completing’ major marae development projects only.
- The fund is for end project stages that have not yet commenced. Applications for retrospective works will not be considered.
- Successful funding recipients are subject to a 3-year stand down, before they may re-apply to this fund.
- Applications will only be accepted from Ngāpuhi marae situated within the Takiwā rohe of Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-Ō-Ngāpuhi.
- For detailed information on applying to this fund, go to our Application Guide.
Past projects that we have funded include:
- Completion of disability ablution block
- Wheelchair access and upgrade of hot water system for the marae complex
- Carpeting of wharenui and upgrade of ablution block
- Fencing for safety purposes
Application Decision Process
- All funding applications go before the Funding Committee (1-2 months after each funding round closes).
- The Funding Committee will decide the outcome of all applications to the fund.
- All applicants will receive written notification of the Funding Committee’s decision (within 5 working days of the decision being received).
- The Committee’s decision is final, and no further correspondence will be entered into.
Downloads:
Reporting
Reporting on funded projects ensures there is accountability for Ngāpuhi funds received, and distributed. All funding recipients are required to report on their projects.
The project reporting form is provided to ensure reports are informative and specific to the purposes in which funding was granted.