Foundation North Funding Seminars 1
Today s schedule Time Activity 10.00 am Refreshments 10.30 11.30 am Mihi Whakatau Funding seminar 11.30 11.45 am Refreshments 11.45 am 12.45 pm Catalysts for Change workshop Foundation North, Centre for Social Impact 12.45 pm Seminar and workshop ends 2
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Our history 4
Our new identity During 2015 we rebranded as Foundation North. 5
Why did we change our name Our naming rights agreement with the ASB Bank came to an end and we were able to rename as Foundation North While our name has changed, we re still your organisation, here to support all the good work that is being done to make Auckland and Northland such a great place to live 6
About us Formed in 1988 as a result of the sale of the Auckland Savings Bank been in existence for 28 years Supporting the communities of Auckland and Northland 15 Trustees are appointed for terms of between 2 and 4 years by the Minister of Finance 2 are Northland based, 13 in Auckland. The largest philanthropic grant-making trust in Australasia It is independent of central and local government 7
Foundation North Vision Our vision continues to be to enhance the lives of all the people of our region by responsibly managing our investments and effectively making grants to our community. 8
What happened during 2015/16 We received 1,142 applications in total Total grants approved for funding 781 applications with a grants spend of $40 million 70% were funded 8% ineligible, 19% declined & 3% withdrawn 37% were Regional benefiting Northland The largest grant approved was $4 million over 5 years to PARS for the Catalyst for Change programme The smallest grant approved was $1,000 for the Onehunga Playcentre 9
Funding for Maori and Marae The Foundation has a Maori Strategy Significant investment has been made into the development of Marae facilities 40 grants approved over the past 3 years with a total value of $3.8 mil Working in partnership with the Lottery Grants Board and Marae Heritage funding 10
Funding for Pacific Community Organisations The Foundation has a Pacific Strategy The vision is Pacific Communities working and thriving together Since April 2013, the Foundation has distributed $6.6 million in grants to Pacific organisations Some of the organisations include Toa Pacific Inc., Vagahau Niue Trust, The Polyfest Trust, Vaka Tautaua, Pacific Mama s Arts and Cultural Trust, The Fono Health and Social Services Trust We want to help you! 11
Who can apply for a grant? Registered with the Companies Office as an Incorporated Societies or Charitable Trust, or approved under specific legislation Operating in Auckland and Northland Have been operating for 12 months Must provide financial statements Applications for under $40,000 are not required to provide annual accounts audited Can receive one grant per year 12
Our Funding areas People Community wellbeing Youth Health Participation Arts and Culture Sport and recreation Places Heritage Community Buildings Environmental projects Marae 13
People Grants Social service organisations, health, youth projects Projects that facilitate improved outcomes for high needs communities in our region. Focus on low decile areas. Supporting robust programmes that focus on positive outcomes for children, young people and their families. 14
Participation Grants Sports clubs, arts, and cultural activities Aim is to encourage participation from the community Increasing participation and retaining membership Our funding focus is on young people under 24 and people over the age of 65 years. 15
Places Grants Fund projects that conserve, preserve and develop our region's natural and physical environment Support multi use building projects that develop community cohesion, enhance community participation, or are of regional significance Marae projects 16
5 Different Grant Streams Quick Response Grants Community Support Grants Key Community Partnerships Catalysts for Change Iconic and Innovative Projects 17
Different Grant Streams Quick Response Grants If your organisation is requesting $20,000 or less Decisions are made within eight weeks of closing date Five rounds per year Community Support Grants over $20,000 If your organisation is requesting $20,000 or more Decisions are made within four months Two rounds per year, under People, Participation and Places 18
Examples of Quick Response Grants Te Mahurehure Cultural Marae Society $15,000 Pacific Music Awards $15,000 New Zealand African Service Board $10,000 Waitakere Improving School Attendance Programme$20,000 Examples of Community Support Grants Netball Waitakere $50,000 Waitakere City BMX $30,000 Kaipatiki Project multi-year $148,000 Nga Tai E Rua Marae $300,000 Friends of Oakley Creek (Te Auanga) $64,500 19
Different Grant Streams cont. Key Community Partnerships Under Key Community Partnerships programme, Foundation North will work with organisations where there is a shared vision for positive outcomes for communities. Iconic and Innovative Foundation North is interested in being a pro-active collaborator in funding iconic projects that will create a significant positive impact on communities. 20
Who are some of our Auckland Key Community Partners? Auckland Sport and the 4 Regional Sports Trusts Coastguard Surf Life Saving Northern Region EECA funding of home insulation Auckland Philharmonia Trust Auckland Festival Trust The Akina Foundation Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoors Education Trust Refugees as Survivors New Zealand Vision West Community Trust 21
Closing Dates for 2016 Quick Response Grants (QRG) 9 February 2016 4 April 2016 7 June 2016 8 August 2016 10 October 2016 Grants over $20,000 People 21 March 2016 15 August Participation 1 December 2015 - closed 2 May 2016 Places 2nd December 2015 - closed 2nd May 2016 Applications are accepted until 5pm on the closing days 22
Funding into community Working with government departments/ local government in parallel with better community outcomes Supporting innovative and sustainable responses to deeply embedded social issues See ourselves as investors rather than funders Focus on evidence informed New and evolving identified priorities South Auckland and Northland being priorities Identifying how the Foundation can engage with the Asian community 23
Different Grant Streams cont. Catalysts for Change Young people aged 12-24 who are not in education, employment or training (YNEET) Early Years, children up to five and their families Maori, Pacific and high needs communities Please attend the C4C workshop to learn more Who are our Auckland based providers Springboard Community Works The Lifewise Trust Manurewa Marae Tuilaepa Youth Mentoring Trust People at Risk Solutions / Turuki Health Care 24
Projects we fund Waitakere BMX 25
Projects we fund Motuora Restoration Society 26
What we don t fund A full list of our exclusions is on our website www.foundationnorth.org.nz General exclusions include: Overseas travel Debt servicing Overseas aid Retrospective funding Individuals Feasibility studies Fundraising and fundraisers Endowments 27
How do you apply? Apply on line - you need to register first, so give yourself plenty of time. 28
Want to know more? If you feel your organisation or project comes under Catalysts for Change funding or would like to know more about this funding, please make your way to the workshop which will begin at 11.45am. Staff are available to answer any questions you may have. Please identify where your organisation or project fits and have a chat to one of the staff. Or visit one of the other funding or information stalls. 29
Want to know more? Phone: (09) 360 0291 Freephone: 0800 272 878 Email: info@foundationnorth.org.nz Website: www.foundationnorth.org.nz 30
Thank you Kia ora 31