The David Ellison Charitable Trust
Special Project Funding - 2018 Grant Round
The David Ellison Charitable Trust would like to invite registered charitable organisations who are based in Christchurch or supporting services in Christchurch, who are looking to introduce a new programme or project and/or looking to collaborate with other charitable organisations to support in any of the following areas:
Funding Eligibility Criteria
To apply for funding to the Special Project Grant;
The idea of the Special Project Grant is to give organisations an opportunity to develop a project that is new and innovative. Projects are expected to support individuals, groups and or communities to make a positive difference and who meet the Trust’s Mission Statement. Projects that have a preventive approach are of particular interest to the Trust (the opportunity to consider what they can do before a problem is identified)
Applicants can apply for:
The Special Project Grant may provide the bridge to enable programmes to be established or continue to be run including organisations working together.
Stage 1 - Expressions of interest close at 5pm on Wednesday 31 October 2018 - Late Expressions of Interest will not be considered. The Advisory Board will meet to review the Expressions of Interest advising the outcome to applicants by 30th November 2018.
Stage 2 – Successful Expression of Interest will be invited to complete a Full Application which will then be considered for a grant. Full Applications will open 1 April 2019 and close on 30 April 2019 and the outcome of these will be advised to applicants by the end of May 2019.