COMMUNITY FUNDING Dec 2016 1 Who we are Cindy Velthuizen Community Funding Officer [email protected] Owen Thomas Community Services Manager [email protected] Ph 09 430 4200 www.wdc.govt.nz/CommunitySafetyandSupport Dec 2016 2 Why provide Community Funding? Council wants to support community groups: • to develop a healthy social infrastructure in Whangarei District • to deliver a wide range of community projects and events. 3 Types of Community Funding • Community Fund • Performing Arts Fund • Creative Communities Scheme (administered by Council on behalf of Creative New Zealand) • Resident and Ratepayers Administration Grant Fund • Community Halls Fund • Transition Fund • Annual Operating Fund $1.8 million • Rent Concessions • Community Loans 4 Generic criteria Applicants must: • be a not for profit legal entity: – e.g. incorporated societies or charitable trusts – or apply under an umbrella group/organisation • not have a bad credit record • display appropriate financial management and procedures • have a positive track record of funding from Council (if previously funded) 5 What are we looking for in an applicant? • Standing in the community • Demonstrated ability to achieve successful outcomes • Good financial management • Stability and effectiveness of governance 6 What do we want to fund? A balanced mix of: • Projects, services and events – Examples: revegetation project, services for the elderly, event days for children • Local and district-wide initiatives – Examples: pool openings at Tikipunga, theatre production • Sector based activities – Examples: a sports club anniversary, a youth group event Tikipunga High School Pool – summer openings7 What do we want to fund? Activities that: • Address a demonstrated need • Offer “bang for buck” • Financially sustainable (breaking even, not funding for fundraising) • Are partly funded from other sources (i.e. not fully dependant on Council funding) 8 What we won’t support • Promotion of religious, • Retrospective expenses political, or commercial • Debt servicing activity • Catering costs • Government agencies, • Travel and schools, or individuals accommodation costs • The core business of an • organisation or service Prize monies provider • Conference fees • An applicant that has • Costs related to fines or sufficient resources to disputes fund the initiative • Capital development themselves 9 Capital development • LTP – Every 3 years • Annual Plan – Year 1, 2, 3 • Community Loans – Recreation Discuss with us Dec 2016 10 THE COMMUNITY FUND AND CREATIVE COMMUNITIES SCHEME 11 The Community Fund • $60,000 per year, maximum grant $10,000 (average grant size $2000-3000) • Two funding rounds per year – Next round opens February • For projects and events, not ongoing operational expenses Whangarei Anglican Care Trust - ‘Senior12 Chef’ Requirements The project/event must: • Take place within the Whangarei District • Benefit the wider community or a sector of the community • Not have started before funding is approved Tutukaka Winter Festival13 What has been funded? Christmas Parades e.g. Waipu, Onerahi, Kamo Festivals e.g. Holland, Tutukaka Winter National conferences e.g. Cake Decorators Guild Materials for working bees e.g. paint marae Community celebrations e.g. Waitangi Day Recreational events e.g. Teddy Bears Picnic, Fun Run Workshops or classes e.g. elderly education Other community activities 14 The CCS Fund • $60,000 per year over two funding rounds • No maximum grant. Average is $2,000 • Emphasis on creating opportunities for participating in the Arts Opera in the Gardens 15 What’s been funded recently? Arts summer school Community theatre ‘Collaborationz’ arts symposium Youth mural and film project Script to stage workshops Community art space IHC Making Music workshops Dance therapy for youth with autism West African drumming workshops Clowning workshop for actors Photography exhibition ‘Jabberwocky’ @ 116 Bank St 16 COMMITTEE EXPECTATIONS 17 Council’s Community Outcomes Easy and safe to move around A growing, resilient economy Clean, healthy and valued environment Vibrant and healthy communities Well managed growth 18 Relevance A project is rated on how much impact it will have, and its value for money. Project must meet one or more: • There is an identified need for it • Creates opportunities for local residents to actively participate or attend • A broad appeal to the wider community • A youth development focus • Attracts visitors to the District • Generates economic benefit for the District 19 APPLYING! June 2016 20 Tips and tricks • Be prepared – start early • Use the extra assistance available and get it in early • Remember that funding decisions are made based on the information you supply • Be clear in your application – tell (sell) the story of what you want to do • Write a draft (or two) of your application. Have someone else read it. • Use Who, What, When, Where, Why, How – the Why is important! • Tell the truth – don’t over or underestimate Talk to us about your application 21 Tips and tricks • Attend one of our funding workshops • Talk to the Community Funding Officer about your application 22 Other funding options NZ’s primary source of funding information Free access via www.whangarei-libraries.com • For voluntary organisations • For students, researchers, sports • 1000+ different funding schemes people, artists and those wanting • Gives best matches of funding professional development you are eligible for in terms of • 2200+ funding schemes criteria • Gives best matches of scholarships, awards and grants you are eligible for in terms of criteria, level of study and discipline 23 What’s coming up? • 13 January - Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) opens (closes 10 March) • 7 February (TBC) - Community Fund opens (closes 7 April tbc) Workshops for first time applicants • CCS workshop 25 January 4.30pm • Community Fund workshop 14 February 4.30pm • Bookings essential, spaces limited 24 Good luck with your project 25.