Maniapoto Maori Trust Board

Grants Frequently Asked Questions

    1. Who Can Apply for Grants?

           

    The applicant must be of Ngati Maniapoto and registered on the Maniapoto Tribal Register with the Maniapoto Maori Trust Board. In general, applicants eligible for grants must whakapapa to Maniapoto.

    The application for financial assistance is open to all Ngati Maniapoto who are registered on the Maniapoto Maori Trust Board register, however preference will be given to those applicants undertaking a full time tertiary course and the applicant must demonstrate ability to complete the course of study.

    The applicant may be required to show evidence of Iwi/community involvement.

    National organisations will be considered for grants to the extent that they provide benefit to the Maniapoto region. Those organisations that fall slightly outside the boundaries of the region will also be considered to the extent that they provide benefit to the region.

    In general organisations eligible for grants must be:

    1. An incorporation society, or
    2. A registered charitable trust, or
    3. A limited liability company fully owned by one of the above and operating for

    charitable purposes
    - and able to produce annually audited Financial Statements and reports.

    The following organisations are subject to specific provisos:

    1. The MMTB will not fund church based or religious activities, which should, in view of a reasonable person, be the responsibility of churches to fund.  The MMTB may fund projects being sponsored by churches or religious organisations where there is a clear Maniapoto community benefit which will be derived from such a project.
    2. The MMTB will not fund ‘for-profit’ groups.  However it will consider applications from ‘not-for profit’ groups which have an aim of supporting the community through enhanced economic activity.
    3. The MMTB will not fund those groups, which have a polarised political activity as their main focus.
    4. The MMTB need to be able to see that funding will provide a direct benefit to the individual and/or people.
    5. The MMTB will, for example, only fund environmental projects and projects relating to animals where such a direct people benefit can be shown.  Having said this, the MMTB will consider applications aimed at preserving and enhancing culturally significant flora and fauna.

     

    Generally the MMTB will not make grants for:

    1. Conference Attendance
    2. Vehicles
    3. Completed Projects
    4. Loan repayments or other debt instrument repayments
    5. Venture Capital

     

    1. Where Do We Get an application Form?

     You can obtain an application form from either contacting the MMTB office (07 8786
    234) or email : office@maniapoto.co.nz or our website www.maniapoto.co.nz

     

    1. What do We Need to Complete an Application?

    You need to read the application form thoroughly. You must then complete the application form fully and supply all the necessary supporting documentation.

    1. Where do we send the Completed Application Form?

     

    You must send the completed application form directly to the Maniapoto Maori Trust Board via post - P O Box 36 Te Kuiti or email - office@maniapoto.co.nz.

    Please Note:
    Applications that are correctly completed and accompanied by all necessary documentation will be given priority. Incorrect application will be returned to the applicant.

    1. What is the Process?

     

    When

    What

    December to February

    Grant Round opens

    Advertising campaign via local newspaper, newsletters, website and MMTB office network.

    29 February

    Grant Round closes

    This target date may vary if in the opinion of the GM more time is required in order to bring a sound representation to the Grants Committee.

    31 March

    GM delivers applications to Grants Committee.

    After 31 March

    Grants Committee may request additional information or query applicants.

    By end April

    Grants Committee approve / decline applicants

    By end May

    All successful / unsuccessful applicants advised by mail.

     

    1. Is the MMTB Obligated to Give Our Group Whatever We Request?

    Not at all!

    The Maniapoto Maori Trust Board Grants Committee makes the decision about how much money any particular individual and/or organization will receive.  While we do try to meet the needs of the applicants where possible, making an application does not guarantee either the level of funding that may be given or indeed that any funding at all will be given.

     

    7.     What If We Decide to Spend the Money On Something Other than What We Stated on the Application Form?

    The applicant has a responsibility to spend the money on the purpose for which it was applied for. If that particular project is no longer going to happen you must contact the Maniapoto Maori Trust Board immediately to discuss the situation. The people who sign the application form are ultimately responsible for how the fund are spent, therefore, it is always wise to ensure this happens.

     

    Any further queries, please feel free to contact the MMTB Office.

    Phone :          07 8786 234
    Fax :               07 8786 409
    Email:             office@maniapoto.co.nz