MAKE AN APPLICATION

Make an Application

The Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury Inc.

“Supporting community organisations to achieve a region of healthy, vibrant and caring communities”

How to apply for a donation

Application forms are held at Community House (Timaru & Ashburton), Timaru District Council, Ashburton District Council, Ashburton Information centre, Methven i-site/visitor centre, Mackenzie District Council, Fairlie Resource Centre, Twizel Service Centre, Temuka Community Care Centre, Temuka Service Centre, Geraldine Service Centre, Geraldine Resource Centre, Waimate District Council and Waimate Resource Centre.

Application forms can also be downloded from this website.

To apply for funds from the Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury

  1. Read the Trust’s Donations Policy. The policy explains amongst other things:
    • who the Trust will receive applications from
    • the purposes which the Trust will consider an application
    • the information required to support the application
    • the closing dates for applications
  2. Discuss your application proposal with the Community Relations Manager to ensure that your organisation and project are eligible to apply.
  3. Complete an Application Form.
  4. Send the completed Application to reach us by one of the the closing dates listed below.

 A Community Trust donation is not subject to GST.

Assistance with preparation of applications

The Community Relations Manager of the Trust is always available to discuss your application with you and to offer guidance and advice. He can be contacted at:

Community House
27 – 29 Strathallan St,
Timaru.

Phone (03) 687 7589
Freephone 0800 MSCCTrust or (0800) 67 22 87
Fax (03) 688 9972

Email: clive.trust@xtra.co.nz

Closing dates for applications

CLICK HERE  for upcoming Application Deadlines and meeting dates

Applications for up to $10,000  will be considered at each monthly meeting of the Trust except December and January.

  • Applicants are advised that there are closing dates on the third friday of each month (Jan – Oct) and they can expect applications to be considered at the Trust meeting of the following month, except over the December/January period.

Applications for more than $10,000 will close on:

  • The third Friday in March  (to be considered in May)
  • The third Friday in September (to be considered in November)

Trust meetings are usually held the last Monday of each month. There is no Trust meeting in December.

The application should be returned to

The Community Trust of Mid & South Canterbury Inc
P O Box 983,
Timaru

The Community Relations Manager of the Trust is always available to discuss your application with you and to offer guidance and advice. It is preferable that any discussion takes place PRIOR to submitting an application. He can be contacted at:

Community House
27 – 29 Strathallan St,
Timaru.

Phone (03) 687 7589
Freephone 0800 MSCCTrust or (0800) 67 22 87
Fax (03) 688 9972

Email: clive.trust@xtra.co.nz