Applications

Strategic goals: Our objective is to enhance the Wellington region and enrich the lives of the people.

We work to achieve this objective by placing a priority on funding projects that support at least one of four specific goals.

Goal 1:

To be the arts and cultural heartland of New Zealand.

Strategy

Support a range of arts and cultural pursuits, events, festivals and projects of regional and national significance that contribute to the region's cultural and creative diversity.

Priority support

1. 1.Activities that will assist in building the region's reputation for arts and creative diversity
2. 2.Projects and activities that assist in the development of a new and diverse audience
3. 3.Activities that celebrate artistic achievement and foster opportunity
4. 4.Projects that are bold, vibrant and innovative and take an artistic risk.

Goal 2:

To strengthen initiatives that improve the health and wellbeing of the community.

Strategy

Support projects that build skills, capability and resilience of individuals, whanau and communities.

Priority support

1. 1.Initiatives that have the potential to benefit significant numbers, especially those with a strong regional flavour
2. 2.Initiatives that address the social needs, concerns and issues of the community
3. 3.Initiatives that support the most vulnerable in the community
4. 4.Innovative approaches
5. 5.Collaborative initiatives.

Goal 3:

To protect and preserve our heritage and environment.

Strategy

Support initiatives that ensure the long-term preservation of the region's environment and history.

Priority support

1. 1.Activities that will ensure our region's heritage is preserved and accessible to future generations
2. 2.Innovative projects portraying a region taking best care of its environment
3. 3.Projects that raise awareness within communities.

Goal 4:

To achieve the highest level of participation in sport and recreation in New Zealand.

Strategy

Support projects, programmes and organisations that encourage people of all abilities and ages to participate in sport and recreation more often and for longer.

Priority support

1. 1.Projects enhancing the region's reputation for boldness and innovation
2. 2.Programme development for the young
3. 3.Coaching, education, training and leadership projects for volunteers
4. 4.Projects that build the capacity of sporting organisations to recruit and retain membership.

Things you should know

There are no deadlines for submitting applications. We process and evaluate applications throughout the year.

We do not acknowledge receipt of applications. However you should expect to hear from us within one month of us receiving your application.

Submitting a completed application form does not constitute approval of a donation.

We accept only one application per organisation each financial year (1 April - 31 March).

We welcome collaboration of groups working towards a common goal. Joint applications should be completed in the name of one organisation.

The Trust expects an acknowledgement in your annual report and relevant publications.

The project must be started within 12 months of the donation being received.

The donation must be used for the specified project.

GST is not payable on donations received from the Trust.

Each year we publish a list of organisations that have received donations.