Helen Graham Charitable Trust 2020 (in conjunction with the Thomas Bevan Family Charitable Trust)

Submissions closed at 5:00PM 9 October 2020 (NZDT).

THE HELEN GRAHAM CHARITABLE TRUST

(In conjunction with THE THOMAS BEVAN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST)

2020 Grant Round

IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online.

Applicants should carefully consider the criteria which may be varied from time to time.

Applications are open until 5pm on the 9th of October 2020.

Who is eligible? Applications are open to organisations (registered with Charities Services or an Incorporated Society) situated and or providing services within the area bordered by the Horowhenua District Council boundaries to the North, East and West and by the Otaki River to the South.

Applications are not accepted for capital expenditure, or from organisations based outside the specified area. Applications are not accepted from schools, individuals, sports organisations or service clubs.

What does the Trust fund? The Trust considers applications for the following purposes:

  • Education particular consideration will be given to educational research connected with agriculture.
  • Medical Research
  • Organisations involved in the research or therapy for the physically disabled. Including accident victims, physically immobilised persons and people disadvantaged by a loss of sight or loss of hearing.
  • Charitable purposes beneficial to the community.

Applications made to the Helen Graham Charitable Trust may also be considered for funding from the Thomas Bevan Family Charitable Trust which supports religious and charitable purposes of the various churches in the Horowhenua District and general charitable purposes generally within the Horowhenua District, other than religious purposes (including but not limited to the spiritual welfare of children).

When considering applications consideration is given to organisations that are self-supporting and not solely reliant on The Helen Graham Charitable Trust nor the Thomas Bevan Family Charitable Trust.

How are decisions made? All applications are considered by the Advisory Panel in November 2020. It is important that all details on the application form are concise and easy to read. Decisions relating to grant applications are made on the information provided in the application and other general enquiries.

Application forms that are not completed in full will not be accepted.

Important dates

  • The applications are to be completed and submitted via Public Trust online Granting System ‘Smarty Grants’.
  • Applications are open from 8am on the 7th of September 2020 closing on the 9th day of October 2020 at 5pm
  • Applicants will be advised of the outcome by the 24 December 2020

Late applications will not be accepted

More information about the Helen Graham Charitable Trust and the Thomas Bevan Family Charitable can be found here

The Advisory Panel may approve a grant subject to certain conditions. In such circumstances, the funds will normally be held by the Trustee until the conditions have been met. The decision is final and no further discussion will be entered into.

How much funding is available? The minimum you can apply for is $1,000 and the maximum you can apply for is $5,000.

Contact us: Any questions should be directed to Public Trust by email to funding@publictrust.co.nz or phone us on 0800 371 471.

Step 1: Determine eligibility

IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online.

Late applications will not be accepted

  • Please ensure you have read the Trust’s Funding Eligibility Criteria on Public Trusts website.
  • If you are unsure if your organisation is eligible to apply or of the suitability of your funding request contact us on 0800 371 471 or funding@publictrust.co.nz

Step 2: Register or login to apply online

  • First time users will need to register. Your login can be used for any Trust managed by Public Trust granting via SmartyGrants and can be used in future grant rounds.
  • Note: Please store your login details in a safe place for future reference.

Hint: you will need an email address to register.  If your organisation has a ‘generic’ email (e.g. info@organisation.org) using this may allow other staff members to use the same login in future (as long as they know the password).

Once registered, you can login to the system and start your application.

Step 3: Complete your Application

  • The application is best viewed/completed on a non-mobile device.
  • Complete all of the required questions – mandatory questions are marked with an *
  • Attach all required supporting documents (Full Applications only can be accepted).

Hint: Save your work regularly so it is not lost if you time out or lose your connection. Make sure the spell checker is switched on in your browser to prevent spelling errors.

Step 4: Review and submit your Application

  • You can save your application at any stage and return to it later.
  • Note: Our preferred format for attachments is PDF, Excel or Word.  Supporting materials cannot exceed 25MB in size. Files exceeding this will not upload.

When you are satisfied with your application, press the review button to ensure that all required sections of the application have been completed (you must do this before the submit button is enabled).

Submit your application.

Step 5: What happens next?

  •  Note: Once you have submitted your application no further editing or uploading of supporting documents will be possible.
  • You will receive an automated email confirming your submission with a copy of your application attached and information about how/when your Application will be assessed.  This will be sent to the email you used to register.

If you do not receive a confirmation email then your Application has not been successfully submitted (remember to check your spam email folder when looking for the email).

  • We will contact you if we require any further information to consider your Application.
  • We will contact you after the Board Meeting has been held to consider the Applications either successful/unsuccessful.

If you have any technical difficulties using the online SmartyGrants portal email service@smartygrants.com.au

If you need more help using this form, download the Help Guide for Applicants or check out Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)