Four Winds Foundation Community Grants (New Zealand)

Four Winds Foundation provides grants to non-profit organisations that deliver community benefit in and around venues where Class 4 Gaming operates in New Zealand. Applications are submitted through an online portal, and applications close on the 25th of each month for consideration at the next Committee Meeting. Funding is typically approved after those meetings, and approved grants are usually paid by direct credit within the following week (exceptions may apply). Opportunity at a Glance

- Funding organisation: Four Winds Foundation (New Zealand)

- Opportunity type: Grants (via monthly Grants Committee meetings)

- Eligible applicants: Non-profit bodies registered as an Incorporated Society (or with other legal status); Charities Commission registration is preferable (if applicable) - Geographic focus: Preferential funding in and around areas where Four Winds Foundation venues are located; if outside those areas, applicants are directed to other gaming trusts

- Application deadline: 25th of each month (time zone not specified in the source)

- Committee meeting timing: Usually held in the last week of each month (some exceptions may apply)

- Application submission rule: Applications received up until and including the 25th are considered at the end of next month

- Operational requirement: Organisation must have been in operation for at least 12 months

- Limit of 4 applications per applicant each fiscal year (fiscal year starts 1 April) - Only 1 grant application per applicant per month

- How funding is used: Funding must only be used after approval; retrospective costs are not acceptable

About the Opportunity

Four Winds Foundation funds activities that provide benefit to a significant portion of the community in a non-commercial sense. The grants committee meets monthly to consider applications received in the preceding period. The foundation also emphasizes local community impact, with a stated preference to fund in and around the area where its venues are located. Funding and Benefits The source does not specify a fixed total funding pool or grant size per project. However, it provides guidance on typical cost coverage and key restrictions:

- Typical duration of support: The foundation generally funds three months per application for items such as salaries and venue hire (and similar costs).

- Salary/contractor limits (evidence-based): - Applicants may submit up to five salary/contract requests per application. - Successful salary/wage grants are usually limited to a three-month period. - Salary/contract requests must be supported by a current signed contract (including job description).

- Unconditional gift: Grants are described as an unconditional gift, with the foundation not claiming GST as a deduction.

- If the applicant is GST registered, only the GST-exclusive amount can be funded because GST is not treated as a real cost for such organisations.

- Goods and services origin: Grants should be for goods and services that originate in New Zealand (unless there is no New Zealand supplier).

- Asset retention: Items funded must remain the property of the recipient organisation (e.g., sports equipment and uniforms are not to be given to individuals). Who Is Eligible? To be eligible, an organisation must meet the following requirements:

- Non-profit status: Your organisation must be a non-profit body.

- Legal status: It must be registered as an Incorporated Society or have other legal status.

- Charities Commission: Registration with the Charities Commission is preferable (where applicable).

- Operational history: The organisation must have been in operation for at least 12 months before submitting an application.

- Community benefit requirement: The funded activity must provide benefit to a significant portion of the community and must be non-commercial.

- Local venue preference: Four Winds Foundation prefers to distribute funds in and around areas where its venues are located.

- If the applicant is outside these areas, they are directed to the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) website to find other gaming trusts that may be able to help. Sport-specific eligibility conditions - To be eligible for sporting grants: - The organisation must be a non-profit body and registered as an Incorporated Society. - Members must play on a regular basis. Important exclusions (sport) The source lists several items that are not funded for sporting grants, including: - Training/after-match apparel (only playing uniforms are authorised) - Individual sportspersons (with an exception only when the grant is made to and administered by an incorporated sporting body affiliated with the individual) - Food and alcohol - Sporting trips for supporters and spectators - Costs associated with “after-match” functions Eligible Activities or Priority Areas Four Winds Foundation describes the types of charitable organisations and activities it envisages supporting:

- Sport: Equipment, facilities, and programmes that promote physical activity and teamwork

- Community: Initiatives that strengthen community bonds and improve quality of life

- Health, Welfare, Rescue Services: Support for health services, welfare agencies, and rescue services to ensure community well-being

- Education and Research: Educational projects and research that advance knowledge and opportunities

- Arts & Culture: Artistic and cultural activities that enrich society

- Environment & Animals: Environmental conservation projects and animal welfare organisations

- Other groups: Other groups aligning with the foundation’s criteria not specifically listed

Why This Opportunity Matters This grant opportunity is geared towards organisations that can clearly explain how the requested funding will benefit the community in a non-commercial way, particularly where Four Winds Foundation venues operate. For applicants, the key practical considerations are meeting the eligibility conditions (non-profit legal status, 12+ months operating history), submitting withi