Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund

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The fund for 2010 is now closed.

Purpose

The purpose of the Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund (the Fund) is to support events which commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi and promote nation building and community building. It is designed to encourage a wider spread of communities participating in Waitangi Day events.

Background

Waitangi Day is a day for all New Zealanders. It is a time for commemoration and reflection. It is also a time for encouragement, participation, and celebration of our nationhood. It is a moment to look at our country's history with an eye to what the future may hold. It is a space to contemplate the full meaning of the concept of partnership within one nation, two partners, and many cultures.

Criteria

Proposals are sought for specific events which meet the following criteria:

  • the theme is the commemoration of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi;
  • the event promotes nation building and community building;
  • it encourages wide community participation and achievement;
  • it promotes a cultural experience or event consistent with the above; and,
  • the event takes place on or near Waitangi Day (6 February).

The government is especially keen to support events organised by local government and/or communities in partnership with tangata whenua that invite wide community participation.

Priority is given to events in local communities that commemorate Waitangi Day (6 February). Mid to long term Treaty of Waitangi resource and education projects, such as seminars, workshops and hui, do not come under this Fund. Funding is not available for travel to Waitangi, Bay of Islands.

Applicant organisations

Applications will be accepted from local government and community organisations which:

  • have an existing role in community activities and/or services;
  • have the capacity to administer and support the proposed project;
  • make a commitment to provide an evaluation of the proposed project after the event; and,
  • are a recognised entity.

Funding

Grants made in the past have ranged from $200 to $10,000, with the average last year being $3,000. Proposals are accepted until 5pm on Friday 11 September 2009 from community organisations to support activities which are consistent with the above purpose.  

If you have any questions or require any further information, phone (04) 499 4229 or email waitangi.fund@mch.govt.nz

Funding decisions

A panel will be convened to consider the applications and make decisions. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by mid-October.

Responsibilities of the successful applicants

Successful applicants are required to provide the Ministry for Culture and Heritage with an evaluation and expenditure report ONE month after the event. Failure to provide the Ministry with the reports will affect future applications to the Fund.

The Ministry should be notified of any changes in the date and if there are any major changes to the event. If an event cannot take place for whatever reason, the Ministry must be informed.

Applications

Applications should be sent to the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Applicants must fill out the Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund Application Form and complete every section.These forms can be obtained from:

You should use a black ink pen to fill out the form and please print clearly. Please do not use folders or binders to present your application as it will need to be photocopied.

All sections of the form must be completed. Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding. Please check that you have included the following information with your application:

  • Proof of entity status.ONE of the following: current constitution or trust deed and certificate of incorporation, letter from your District Maori Council/appropriate iwi authority, copy of a Maori Land Court Order, bank account details, proof of organisational structure and/or copies of minutes of meetings/ annual general meetings
  • Detailed account of your event.To be no more than one A4 page. This should be typed.
  • Proposed budget for the event
  • At least two letters of support. Letters to be current and specific to the event.

Please remember your letters of support as they strengthen your application, help with accountability and show your involvement in your community. Newspaper articles and photographs may also be included.

All applications need to be signed by two people.One signatory must be the Director, Chief Executive or Trustee of the organisation.

Applications should be sent to:

Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund
Ministry for Culture and Heritage
PO Box 5364
Wellington

For more information regarding the fund, please contact Alex Moffat-Wood at the Ministry for Culture and Heritage on (04) 499 4229

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Page last updated: November 26, 2009

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