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Application Process

Requests for funding are subject to a three-stage process.

Prospective applicants should read the criteria and priorities below and in the first instance, complete the Eligibility Check questionnaire.  If you are deemed eligible, you will be directed to the Foundation's Preliminary Assessment Form.  The Preliminary Assessment provides us with an overview of your request to determine one of the following outcomes:

1. Full application invited 

2. Referral to a Funding Manager - applicant invited to approach a Tindall Foundation Funding Manager directly 

3. Advised by email that request does not fit criteria and priorities

Criteria and Priorities

In an endeavour to achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes, a number of Programme Areas have been identified as a focus for our donations:

1. Supporting Families and Social Services

Partnering with communities to engage providers and other funders in multi-faceted, proven and positive projects to avoid problems by enhancing and mobilising each community's own resources. Current strategies include:-

Budgeting

Early Intervention (Parenting, Preventing Child Abuse, Children's Issues etc.)

Faith, Regional and Community Family and Social Services

Housing

Literacy and Numeracy

Youth Development

2. Encouraging Enterprise and Employment

Promoting an entrepreneurial and innovative culture in New Zealand. Current strategies include:-

Community Employment and Enterprise

Community Loan Funds

Digital Divide and Digital Opportunity

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Youth Enterprise and Employment

3. Caring for our Environment and Preserving Biodiversity

Helping agencies and communities to be aware of, develop and use processes, products and projects that protect, restore and enhance the environment and lead to sustainability. Current strategies include:-

Environmental Education

Habitat Protection

4. Strengthening the Third Sector

Enhancing community and voluntary organisations in New Zealand by supporting research, education and promotion of best practice. Current strategies include:-

Capacity Building

Research and Education

Social Entrepreneurism

5. Promoting Generosity and Giving

Encouraging generosity and giving to become part of the fabric of New Zealand society through advocacy and support for national and local organisations and initiatives. Current strategies include:-

Business Social  and Community Involvement

Community Foundations

Volunteerism

Requests are not considered in respect of  the following:

Buildings

Business or Investment Capital, Expenses etc.

Capital Assets or Equipment costing over $1 500

Core Education, Scholarships, Equipment, Activities etc.

Drama, Art or Performing Arts

Establishment of Charities

Health, Medical and Disabilities, Equipment, Expenses etc.

Individuals

Loans and Endowment Funds

Overseas Travel, Expenses, Exchange Programmes etc.

Projects Outside the Geographic Borders of New Zealand

Religious or Political Advocacy or Advancement

Sport and  Recreation, Equipment , Expenses etc.

Urgent or Retrospective Applications

Venture Capital Initiatives

As this is not an exhaustive list of exclusions, applicants are encouraged to contact us if they are unsure whether their project meets assessment criteria.

All funding requests are processed through the Foundation or its Funding Managers. The Trustees do not respond to personal approaches.

There is no closing date for applications, but because we  do NOT consider urgent or retrospective applications, we recommend that you submit your request at least four  (4) months prior to requiring funding.

If you feel that your project fits within the criteria described above, click here to complete a short Eligibility Check.  If you are deemed eligible, you will be directed to the Foundation's Preliminary Assessment Form.