WHO CAN APPLY?

In order to get a grant, your organisation must be a non-profit body and registered as an Incorporated Society. It must also have either Charities Commission registration (such as a Charitable Trust) or for sports bodies, have an IRD income tax exemption as a body promoting amateur games and sports.

Your organisation may also be eligible if it is affiliated to a group that is legally constituted and can provide a supporting letter stating:

1. the group follows the constitution of the parent body
2. the group provides the parent body with a copy of their annual accounts
3. should the group close, the parent body will assume their assets and liabilities e.g. local branches of Special Olympics affiliating to Special Olympics NZ.