FUNDING Q&A'S

Where does the money go?
Grants are given to a diverse range of charitable causes in the areas of health, education, sports and community (which includes arts, culture, heritage and environment. With the exception of grants to national societies or agencies, funds are mainly distributed within the local community in which they are raised.

Where does the money come from?
The Lion Foundation is licensed to operate gaming machines, solely for the purpose of raising money for distribution to the community for authorised purposes.

How long will it take to get my application approved?
Usually around six weeks. See our approval process.

How long does it take to get the funding once approved?
Payments are usually made within ten days of a grant being approved. The Lion Foundation is required to pay grants by direct credit only to the applicant organisation's bank account.

Can venue operators benefit from a grant?
No, venue operators can't make any decisions or recommendations about applications or receive completed application forms. No payment, commission or any other kind of reward, financial or otherwise, can be attached or demanded as a condition of either the issuing or payment of a grant.

What if there are no Lion Foundation venues in my local area?
As funds are returned to the communities where they are generated, you can only apply for a grant if there is a Lion Foundation venue in your local council area. If there aren't any, you could check www.dia.govt.nz for a list of other gaming trusts who may be able to help.

Where can you get more grant application forms?

• Next to the gaming machines at our venues.
• Download our simple, three-step application form.
• Call 0800 802 908 to have a form sent to you.