Seeking Funding
Gaming Trusts/Societies run gaming machines at local sites/venues around the country (often in a local pub or hotel). By law, a proportion of the income generated from these machines, must be given back to the community. There are a number of gaming trusts that operate within the Counties Manukau region.
Funding for Community Groups and School can be found on the DIA website - Click Here
Application forms are available from a societies website or at the gaming venue. Which can be found on the link above. Ensure you read criteria set out by each gaming society/trust. Your reason for applying needs to match the criteria set out by the gaming society/trust. The whole application form must be completed. Completed application forms must be sent to the Gaming Society not the venue.
Completing the Application Form
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Fill in every section of the form - assume the funder knows nothing about your school or project. If a section is not applicable to you - explain why
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Be specific. Answer the questions why, what, who and how
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Attach all the information requested, including relevant background information
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Use clear and concise language
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Print or type the form to make it easy to read
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Get another person to check that it makes sense, that all sections have been completed and you have attached all requested documents.
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Make a copy of your application
Finances
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Specify the amount and the part of your project you are applying for. Be realistic - it is very rare to be offered 100% funding.
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Provide a budget.
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Attach quotes from places where you intend to buy goods (sometimes the funder requests more than one quote).
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List other organisations you have applied to and when you expect to hear from them
- Letter written on School Letter Head from the BOT passing a resolution, authorising the forwarding of an application to a society for funding of PE/PA/Sports equipment/camps/etc for the school.
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Letter must be signed by Secretary, Chairperson or Principal
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Bank deposit slip for School Account
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Quotes from suppliers for equipment needs/camps/etc
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Covering letter with application
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Keep a copy of application for School records
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A copy of receipts must be forwarded to society within the timeframe stipulated.
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Thank you/feedback/relationship letter with receipts
