Auckland Foundation: 2020 Grassroots Giving Programme

Deadline: 31-Aug-20

Auckland Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2020 Grassroots Giving Programme.

Priorities

Priority will be given to initiatives that:

Are grassroots
Put whanau/families at the centre
Are collaborative
Work holistically/provide wraparound support
Use kaupapa Maori models of practice
Focus on long-term solutions and are outcomes-focused

Funding Information

Grant requests can be made from $500 up to a maximum of $15,000.

Eligibility Criteria

The Grassroots Giving Programme awards donations to the following not-for-profit organisations where charitable purposes can be clearly demonstrated (e.g. through a deed or governing rules):

Registered charities
Incorporated societies
Community groups or collaborative groups
Social enterprises
Schools (not for core education)

Exclusions

Please note that grants cannot be awarded from this funding round for any of the following:

Projects outside of the Auckland region.
Core or Public Health Services – e.g. medical care, medical equipment, medical research, clinical health initiatives (within mental or physical health) or disabilities services, hospitals and hospices. This includes initiatives where the service users have a physical, mental health or addiction issue, or are living with a disability.
Core education in universities, colleges, schools, early childhood centres, including programmes, equipment, or other activities that are curriculum-related.
Research.
Sport, leisure and recreation – e.g. sports clubs’ operational or programme costs, sports equipment, events, trips and competitions.
Drama or performing arts, art, museums and galleries.
Overseas travel, expenses or exchange programmes.
Animal charities.
Buildings or land.
Capital assets or equipment costing over $3,000.
Individuals – including scholarships, international travel for conferences.
Personal loans.
Endowment funds.
Venture capital initiatives.
Urgent or retrospective applications.
Sponsorships.