JBS Dudding Trust 2026 - Rangitikei Region Rural Halls Maintenance

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JBS Dudding Trust - 2026 Rangitikei Rural Halls Maintenance

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Essential Reading

Before responding to the questions below, please ensure you have checked the JBS Dudding Trust funding region and carefully reviewed the JBS Dudding Trust Eligibility for Funding Criteria (Trust Eligibility for Funding Criteria).

If you answer “no” to any of the eligibility questions, your organisation will not be eligible to apply for funding from the Trust. In this situation, we ask that you please do not submit an application, as it will not be considered by the JBS Dudding Trust.

If your application relates to the Contestable Grant Round, please refer to the JBS Dudding Trust 2026 Contestable Grant information JBS Dudding Trust 2026 Contestable Grant Round

Eligibility Requirements – Please Read Carefully

Is your Rural Hall located in, and does it support and serve, the Rangitīkei District community? * Required
Only applicants that operate within, and provide assistance to communities in, the Rangitīkei District are eligible to apply.
Is your Rural Hall application specifically for the purpose of rural hall maintenance? * Required
Response required.
Only applicants that operate within, and provide assistance to communities in, the Rangitīkei District are eligible to apply.

Funding Eligibility - essential reading

If your Rural Hall is not eligible to apply through this programme and you are still seeking funding, you may wish to explore other funding opportunities. Useful starting points include the Public Trust Charities website and the Generosity NZ  website, which provide searchable databases of other grant‑making organisations.

Applications That Will Not Be Considered

To ensure transparency and fairness, applications with any of the following circumstances will not be considered:

  • Incomplete or late applications
    Please ensure all questions in the application form are fully answered and that all requested supporting documentation is uploaded. Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the closing date may be deemed ineligible.
  • Requests for retrospective funding
    Funding cannot be provided for costs that have already been incurred.
  • Outstanding accountability requirements from 2025
    Any applicant that received funding in the 2025 grant round and has not uploaded the required receipt to the SmartyGrants database will not be considered, unless alternative arrangements were agreed with Public Trust as Trustee.
  • Ineligible applicant types
    Applications from individuals, sports organisations, or service clubs will not be considered.
    (This includes organisations that charge membership fees or primarily focus on social activities.)
  • Overseas projects
    Applications requesting funding for projects located outside New Zealand are not eligible.
  • Outside the Rangitīkei District
    Applications that are not based in, or do not support people or communities within, the Rangitīkei District (as per the Rangitīkei District Council map) are not eligible.
  • Not related to rural hall maintenance
    Applications must be specifically for rural hall maintenance purposes.
  • Non‑compliant financial statements
    Financial statements must comply with the reporting standards set by DIA – Charities Services. Applicants must attach:
    • The same completed financial statements submitted with their most recent Charities Services return (if applicable), or
    • Copies of Rural Hall bank statements covering the past 12 months.
  • Requests outside the funding range
    Applications requesting funding outside the approved range will not be considered.
    The funding range is $2,000 to $20,000 (excluding GST).