Details
Ngāti Whakaue Assets Trust have a distribution goal to ‘improve the hauora and wellbeing of Ngāti Whakaue kaumātua’.
The purpose of the contestable fund is to support initiatives organised by Ngāti Whakaue individuals or groups that aim to achieve this goal.
Applications are now open and will close by May 31st, 2024 .
Any questions please contact admin@whakaueassets.com, 07 929 9653 we’re happy to support interested groups to complete the application.
Definitions
Kaumātua - for the purposes of this grant, kaumātua is set at 65+ years of age.
Ngāti Whakaue – is defined in our Trust deed as:
a) Individuals that derive their whakapapa from Whakaue Kaipapa and Tūtanekai;
b) Individuals who are descended from and belong to one or more of the Koromātua Hapū of Ngāti Whakaue;
c) Individuals who are descended from one or more of the 295 original listed persons awarded title and ownership and title to Pukeroa Oruawhata Block in 1881; and,
d) The principle pā and villages and the active marae.
Available support
Up to $4,000 is available per application. The amount is awarded at the discretion of the Trust.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for the fund groups must:
- Be a service/activity/project that caters to Ngāti Whakaue kaumātua
- Be a service/activity/project that address at least one or more of the priority areas identified below
Priority Areas
Exercise – activities that help Whakaue kaumātua to improve or increase their level of exercise.
Health and Wellbeing – health and wellbeing initiatives that incorporate mātauranga māori solutions.
Transport and accessibility – activities that provide consideration for transporting kaumātua
Other Considerations
The following considerations would further support an application, but are not a requirement:
- Social connection – activities that bring kaumātua together
- Activities that provide kaumātua with increased knowledge and connection to Ngāti Whakauetanga.
Please note: Funding will not be provided for overseas travel, profitable entities, alcohol or gambling, including events/activities held within a bar or gambling establishment.
Submitting Application Form
Applications must be completed and received by Friday 31st of May, 2024.
Send applications
- Via email to admin@whakaueassets.com
- Deliver to the office – Ngāti Whakaue Assets Trust, 1204 Whakaue St, L1 Te Arawa Fisheries Office.
Funding will be payable to the nominated account within fourteen (14) days following approval of the application. The Trust accepts no liability or responsibility for the implementation of any activities which are funded.