Deadline: 15-Mar-24
The Community Trust South has announced the Compete Fund to support premier and elite sport, art and cultural groups to meet the costs of competing outside the region, as well as assisting with attracting and hosting premier events in their region.
Funding Information
- Total Fund: $150,000 per annum
What do they fund?
- Premier Teams & Groups
- Assistance towards a premier team/group competing at National, Trans-Tasman or International competitions (maximum of two teams/groups per sport code or artform).
- Costs considered are limited to travel, accommodation, transport (i.e. mini van and fuel), food and competition entry fee.
- Generally, grants are between 15-20% of costs, with a grant cap of $6,000.
- Premier Events
- Assistance towards costs associated with hosting a premier South Island, National, Trans-Tasman or International event in their area.
Eligibility Criteria
- Non-profit organisations that are a legal entity and operating in their area – Southland, Queenstown, Glenorchy, Arrowtown, Tapanui and Heriot areas can apply including;
- An incorporated society or an incorporated charitable trust (check your registration at Societies & Trusts)
- A company with charitable purposes that is registered with Charities Services
- Non profit organisations established under the Local Government Act 2002, Maori Trust Boards Act 1955 or Education Act 1989
- (Registration with Charities Services doesn’t mean your organisation is a legal entity)
For more information, visit Community Trust South.