AUTHORISED PURPOSE

NOT AUTHORISED PURPOSE

Education

Education

• Special building projects for Invercargill schools.
• Student Scholarships that are administered and accounted for by the education facility.
• Specialised equipment that is of a direct benefit to the students' education.

• Costs that can reasonably be expected to be funded by the Government direct funding, i.e. curriculum items.
• General administrative costs associated with the day to day running of the school.
• Teacher salaries.
• Assistance with school activities and programmes, i.e. sport and field trips.

Community Groups

Community Groups

• Applications from the extensive range of genuine community organisations will be considered.
• The degree of funding allocated will be based on that group's effectiveness and reputation within their community and this may include:
• Special buildings projects or maintenance.
• Office equipment such as computers, fax machines, photocopiers, etc.
• General running costs such gas rates, electricity, has and insurance.
• Office administration costs in certain instances where specific justification can be displayed.
• Running costs for volunteer workers (these must be clearly justified).

• Third party funding, fundraisers or fundraising events, i.e. Rotary/Lions projects.
• Commercial businesses.
• Commercial tourist promotions
• Family groups or reunions.
• Feasibility studies.
• Motor vehicles are not funded unless the group is able to prove to the total satisfaction of the Trust that the vehicle is a critical part of their work.

General

General

• Small non cash prizes valued at under $25 will be considered for presentation at genuine sporting or educational prize-givings.
• Trophies, sashes and ribbons for genuine events.
• Funding applications must be future focused and applications must be submitted at least one month prior to any event or proposed purchase.
• Funding however cannot be held over for a future event and it is expected that most funding will be utilised within 3-6 months.

• Taxes
• Retrospective purchases, i.e. funding for goods or services that have already been undertaken or incurred.
• Funding to individuals (unless applied for and administered by a recognised body to which the individual is affiliated).

Sporting

Sporting

Clubs that:

• Are affiliated to the national code or to a regional body that is affiliated.
• Incorporated.
• Play as part of a recognised and regular competition.
• Workplace sports or social teams.
• Commercial or business house competitions.
• One-off tournaments or competitions, in particular where there is an entry fee and prizes.

• Funding professional players salaries.

Uniforms and equipment:

• Uniforms and equipment must be for playing the game and remain in club ownership.
• Can only be for actual playing team members plus reserves and may include a coach or manager. Excessive team numbers will not be funded.

• Personalised items such as sox/shoes.
• No dress uniforms.
• Non-essential items such as drink bottles or gear bags.

• Coaching and development programmes that can clearly demonstrate a direct benefit to the community.
• Sports administration costs including salaries, vehicle usage in Invercargill only and necessary mobile phones.

• After match functions or socials.

• Sports Scholarships when the applicant is an Invercargill resident and is selected to represent New Zealand.  Application must come from the Sport Association on behalf of the athlete.

• Clubroom expenses and grounds, building and maintenance projects.

• Alcohol or bar related costs.

Racing - Horse & Greyhound

Racing - Horse & Greyhound

• Upkeep and maintenance costs of racing club facilities and grounds.
• As specified in the Gambling Act 2003, stake money for local race meetings.

• Payment or commercial benefit to trainers, owners or jockeys, excluding stake money.
• Activities or expenses in connection with breeding.
• Activities or expenses in connection with the promotion, marketing or publicity of commercial aspects of the racing industry.

Travel

Travel

• Internal and overseas travel will only be considered where a scholarship has been granted (i.e. the traveller(s) is/are representatives who have been selected at national level).

• Taxes, insurances and transfers will not be funded.
• Overseas accommodation or costs will not be funded.

Arts and Culture

Arts and Culture

Arts Scholarships are available to Invercargill residents that have attained a recognised high standard in their field.

For further information, please click on Arts Scholarship Policy.   

Scholarship Application form