The purpose of the funding programme is to assist Māori Wardens to deliver community based services, improve organisational capacity and capability and support national events.

With a limited funding pool of $1,000,000 per annum and a substantial number of Māori Warden groups requiring assistance, the Programme is viewed as providing a contribution towards the costs to deliver services and activities. This means that groups will need to seek other sources of funding to meet their total costs and develop relationships or partnerships that benefit the group.

What funding is available?

Funding is available to assist with the following services and activities:

What is the funding criteria?

Māori Warden groups must:

• Be a legal entity or able to utilise an organisation who is a legal entity
• Be supported by the community
• Have sound financial accounts
• Have an effective governance structure
• Have a minimum of five warranted Māori Wardens
• Have met all previous Te Puni Kōkiri funding agreement requirements

Who can apply?

• Māori Warden Groups, for example, local Sub-Associations or Branches
• District, Regional or National organisations who have Māori Wardens and/or Sub-Associations as members, for example, a District Māori Warden Association.

How much can you apply for?

Under the Operational Assistance Fund the amount which covers costs relating to patrolling, event safety & security and community support, will be determined by Te Puni Kōkiri. This will be calculated by providing a base figure applicable to all groups and then adding variable amounts based on the number of affiliated warranted Māori Wardens and the number of days worked. Under both the National Event Fund and the Capacity and Capability Fund, applicants will be asked to provide a full budget of project costs. Projects will be prioritised and funding allocated accordingly.

What can the funding be used for?

Funding is provided to assist with the direct and indirect costs relating to the delivery of the services and activities listed in the Funding Programme. While it is up to Māori Wardens groups to determine what the funds are actually used for, funds are not to be used for the following costs:

• Capital items (including land and buildings) over the value of $2,000.
• Wages or salaries to undertake Warden work duties
• Koha or gifts
• Alcohol
• Payment of fines
• International travel
• Loans

How do you apply?

To obtain an application form contact your local Regional Coordinator or call 0800 991 882. The Regional Coordinator can also assist you to complete your application and will receive applications by the due date. Remember that you can only apply once a year although some groups may be eligible to apply to more than one fund per year.

When do applications close?

There are two funding rounds throughout the 2010/11 financial year. The closing dates for each round are:

• Friday 30 July 2010
• Friday 28 October 2010

What happens after you apply?

1. Once received, the Regional Coordinator will acknowledge your application and if necessary request any further information.
 
2. The application will then be assessed by the Regional Coordinator and a National Office assessment team who will decide to either decline, defer or approve the application.
 
3. You will be notified of the results of your application generally within four to six weeks of the closing date.

What happens if your application is successful?

1. You will receive a funding agreement with terms and conditions. This must be signed and returned to your Regional Coordinator before funding can be received.
 
2. Towards the end of the financial year, you will be required to account for the funds by providing an accountability report to the Regional Coordinator. Help with this report is available from your Regional Coordinator who will also submit a monitoring report at the same time.
    
3. Two payments will be made under the Operational Assistance Fund & the National Event Fund. The first payment of 90% of the amount allocated will be paid upon signing of the agreement. The second and final payment of the remaining 10% will be made upon the completion of the accountability report and monitoring report.
    
4. Multiple payments will be made under the Capacity and Capability Fund which will be based upon the project needs.
    
5. The Regional Coordinator will monitor your services and activities in terms of the funding agreement.

Last modified: 19/05/2010