Our Purpose

Our Purpose

To accelerate bold meaningful change, assisting BOP communities and the environment to flourish.

Funding Framework

BayTrust’s grants budget is allocated into four areas as per the below.  Allocations to each area and the annual budget is decided by the BayTrust Board on an annual basis, noting that a degree of flexibility will be maintained between the budgets of each area throughout the year.

Application Process and Questions

All applications are submitted online. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the office, and we will provide assistance. Once your application has been submitted online, you will receive an acknowledgement confirming that we have recieved it.

Grant applications up to $20,000 are reviewed monthly by committee, and groups are advised to apply three months before they require the funds. 

Grant applications for $20,001 and over are reviewed quarterly by the full board and groups are encouraged to apply at least three to six months in advance of when they require the funds to ensure that their application will be reviewed in time.

Applications for both the Community Amenities Fund and Strategic Partnership Funding, are run through a staged EOI, short list, business case and presentation.

 

Community Support and Event Funding for applications up to $20,000

Rationale:  A simple and fast application process where applicants are required to align with at least one of BayTrust’s Priority Areas, however due to the value of the grant, a lower level of evaluation, accountability and reporting requirements will be required from applicants.  Applications for this funding round need to be submitted at least three months before you need the funds.

  1. For applications up to $20,000; 

Community Impact Funding for applications between $20,001 & $100,000

Rationale: A robust application process where applicants are required to have a strong alignment to our Priorities, and where demonstration of aligning to a number of Priorities will increase the likelihood of BayTrust’s investment, with a moderate level of evaluation, accountability and reporting requirements. Please apply for funding at least three to six months before you need the funds.

  1. For applications between $20,001 to $100,000 grants (total commitment up to $150,000 if the request is for MYF) received through the quarterly granting process;
  2. MYF commitments and a medium level of non-funding support are considered;
  3. Evaluative practices are encouraged.

Community Amenities Fund for applications between $100,000 to $500,000

Open and accepting EOI. This closes on 29 April

Community Amenities Fund for applications between $100,000 to $500,000


Rationale:  This fund supports capital projects that will facilitate and enable the delivery of new, or the expansion/preservation of existing Community and Environmental Assets that align with BayTrust’s Priorities. Community and Environmental Assets are defined as intergenerational assets where most of the below elements are present. 


i.      assets that meet an identified current and future community need;

ii.     an accessible and multi–use public component;

iii.    broad community support (the amenity reflects the interests of a high % of the community);

iv.    local community and volunteer involvement in the project and in the ongoing operation of the amenity;

v.     strong local significance or recognised historical/cultural importance;

vi.    where BayTrust funding will make a material difference (>5% of total funding) to the project;

vii.   that have material economic development spin-offs.

viii.  that it has demonstrable value to Māori

iv.    if an environmental project, must be able to demonstrate long-term, inter-generational positive impact on the environment.


The Community Amenities Fund has a staged business case application process including an initial discussion with Trust staff, followed by an expression of interest (EOI), shortlist and then a business case application with greater weight given to projects that deliver in a number of BayTrust Focus Areas and have Baywide benefits. 
Principles:


1.    Applications between $100,000 and $500,000 will be considered; 

2.    Applications will be decided on an annual basis by the BayTrust Board;

3.    Organisations will be required to contact BayTrust staff to discuss projects prior to being provided with a link to submit their EOI;

4.    The application process will be through an expression of interest with those applicants shortlisted by Trustees invited to complete a full business case;

5.    BayTrust will generally only fund up to 50% of the total project costs;

6.    At the time of submitting an EOI, projects must have sufficient committed funds or applications in progress that will enable the project to be completed as well as have obtained reliable and independent estimates for the work programme; 

7.    Projects that are not “investment ready” may be supported through a smaller grant to assist with feasibility research and other related costs to enable them to become investment ready for a future round.  Such funding will not exceed a maximum of 10% of the total CAF budget for each CAF round;

8.    To receive funding, all projects must have:


a)    committed funding sufficient to enable completion of project;
b)    a contractually committed start date that within 24 months from the EOI being submitted – after which time the approved grant lapses;

c)    Clear evidence of organisational capability to deliver the project; 

9.    Groups can only apply for one initiative in each Community Amenities funding round;

10.    Groups that have applied for or received funding within the past 12 months from BayTrust may apply, if the application is for a different project;

11.    Funds may be released as progress payments;

12.    Funding can be directed towards a permanent new community asset, a significant upgrade of an existing community asset or preservation of a community asset with strong local significance or historical importance.  These assets are expected to be long lasting with intergenerational benefits and demonstrate they have sufficient ongoing financial support to cover ongoing maintenance and operating costs;

13.    Funding cannot be used retrospectively;

14.    Projects that have already commenced may be given leave to apply under the provision that any funding is used to complete the project;

15.    The indicative annual timeline for the Community Amenities Fund is:


a)    EOI opens – 1st of April; 

b)    EOI closes – 29th of April;

c)    Shortlist applications – June Board meeting;

d)    Business Case / BayTrust decisions – September Board meeting.
 

BayTrust offers two scholarships, the Dillon Scholarship and the  BayTrust Bruce Cronin Scholarship

Dillon Scholarship

Applications for the Dillon Scholarship open on 1 November 2020 for 2021 study year.

If you have any questions please call or email Yvonne on 07 578 6546 or yvonne@baytrust.org.nz.

4 Quick Facts About The Dillon Scholarship

  1. The scholarship provides financial assistance to people who have significant disabilities and who will be undertaking tertiary education

  2. The scholars may receive up to $5,000 per annum for 4 years full-time study

  3. Applications are open only between November and mid January

  4. BayTrust operates and funds the Dillon Scholarship

Are You Eligible to Apply For The Dillon Scholarship?

  • Yes, if you have a significant disability
  • Yes, if you are planning to go to University or Polytechnic (or another New Zealand based institution recognised by NZQA, or equivalent)
  • Yes, if you are already going to University or Polytechnic (or another New Zealand based institution recognised by NZQA, or equivalent)
  • Yes, if your home base is within the Bay of Plenty area

What Else You Need to Know About The Dillon Scholarship

  • Applications should be made in the year prior to the year of study.
  • The amount of the Scholarship is at the discretion of the Trust, up to $5,000 per annum for 4 years full-time study. Part-time students may be given a Scholarship for up to 5 years.
  • Scholarship funds will be released to successful applications on receipt of all required documents and proof of registration at the tertiary institution of their choice.
  • There is no age limit for applicants.
  • All applications will be assessed by the Scholarship Committee. 
  • The Trustees’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

The BayTrust Bruce Cronin Scholarship

BayTrust will award the scholarship once a year to support a masters or doctoral student carrying out research in mathematics, science or information technology that will benefit the region. The student must have ties to the geographical area that BayTrust covers. The scholarship shall be administered by the Universities NZ scholarships committee with a Trustee of Bay Trust involved in the final decision. For more information contact the University you are studying at.

The $5,000  BayTrust Bruce Cronin Scholarship is named after long-time Trust Manager Bruce Cronin in recognition of his service to the people of the Bay of Plenty.

 

Strategic Partnership Funding (SPF) for applications over $100,000

Strategic Partnership Funding is where BayTrust will be looking to make a meaningful and measurable difference in the BOP through funding Strategic projects utilising a collaborative partnership approach.  Applications between $100,000 and $500,000 will be considered (more for BOP wide initiatives).  Greater weight will be given to projects that deliver to multiple Priorities and with a high level of evaluation, accountability and reporting requirements.

  1. The process will begin with a staff discussion with a group to assess if a concept is truly Strategic, and the group’s readiness and capability to work through the process;
  2. This will be followed by an expression of interest which will be reviewed by the BayTrust Board;
  3. If endorsed by the BayTrust Board, groups will be supported through the development of their business proposal by staff and additional resources as required utilising a partnership approach;
  4. Capital projects will generally be referred to the Community Amenities Fund;
  5. Matched funds are desirable;
  6. Groups that have applied for or received funding within the past 12 months from BayTrust are generally able to apply if the application is for a different project;
  7. Preference will be given to those groups willing to work in a partnership manner with BayTrust and a collaborative manner with other parties to achieve outcomes in a strategic manner;
  8. The BayTrust Board will agree on an annual basis whether to concentrate the funding on achieving a particular Priority, enabling staff to specifically seek to partner with groups delivering these Priorities.

Questions for the Community Support and Community Impact Funding Rounds

ORGANISATION DETAILS:

This is where you provide information about your organisation including your: official organisation name, IRD Number, names of people involved, volunteer and staff numbers, contact details, bank account details, legal details, geographic information etc.

PROJECT DETAILS:

You to tell us about your programme or project and demonstrate alignment with our Priorities. The questions you will be asked are below:

Project/Programme Title

What will the grant be used for? - Operational costs/events/capital purchases/projects

What will this grant enable?- Give a brief description of the project, programme or activities you are seeking funding for. Ensure you give enough information that we can gain an understanding of your organisation and activities.

Anticipated start and end dates

Why is this project, programme or activity needed? What supporting evidence is this based on?– describe the context in which you operate, to help us understand why you need to undertake this activity/project.

Which one of our Funding Priorities best aligns with the outcomes you are trying to achieve?​ 

How do you evaluate your effectiveness? How do you know that what you are doing is achieving the outcomes, and the changes that you are aiming for?

PROJECT/PROGRAMME BENEFICIARIES

Advise how many people will benefit from the project or programme, and let us know who and how old they are.

COSTS AND FUNDING

Include the total cost of the programme/project, how much you are applying to BayTrust for and how you are going to fund the balance. You also need to attach a comprehensive budget.

If your activity, services or project are not fully funded, please indicate how will you cover the shortfall? If you are unable to raise the full amount required, what will this mean for your activity, services or project? How do you plan to be funded in the long-term?

This is also where you provide information about your last year's Financial Accounts/Statements.

ATTACHMENTS 

For an application to be processed at a minimum you must include:

Pre-printed Bank Deposit Slip;

Most recent year Annual Financial Accounts. If these are over six months old,  we will require further documentation showing your current financial situation;

A complete budget showing all income and expenses related to your programme or project;

You can also attach: feasibility studies, evaluation reports and supporting letters

You can include a link through to a website that shows media for Trustees to view

It is important to note that Trustees do not generally see attachments. If anything is critical to the application, you should include it as an answer in the project details section.

Funding Pop up Content

Thank you for showing interest in applying for funding. We fund programmes and projects that work towards achieving our Outcomes and Priorities and contain the Attributes we require. These Outcomes, Priorities and Attributes are listed below.

Strengthened Whanau - Babies and Youth

Rationale: BayTrust recognises the importance of family and whanau as the basic unit in communities – when the family unit is strong, it follows that our communities will be healthy and strong. Our priorities in this area are:

​The first 1000 days of Child’s Life

The first 1000 days of a child’s life is the best time to make an investment into a child, and addressing the needs of a baby means effectively addressing the needs of the family. Evidence supports the value of investment into this phase of a child’s development as cost beneficial

Priorities:

  1. Programmes addressing the needs of families and children, e.g. parenting programmes, especially where addressing those identified at risk or with high needs;
  2. Programmes should have identified outcomes and a long term approach, be based on sound practice and show strong alignment to the effective interventions identified in our research.

Youth

BayTrust believes that when Youth are involved and engaged within their community – through a range of activities (work, sport, volunteerism, education) they are more likely to lead productive lives and become good citizens that will provide leadership for our communities in the future.

Priorities:

  1. Activities that support youth engagement;
  2. Youth support services and programmes that encourage youth to be productive members of the community, that are strengths based, have identified outcomes and a long term approach, are based on sound practice and can show strong alignment to the effective interventions identified in our research;
  3. That facilitate youth into post-secondary education, training or employment.

Vulnerable families and children

For a variety of reasons, some families, children and parents need assistance to reach their full potential, improve their lives, or recover from setbacks. Supporting family members to become strong will lead to strong communities.  

Priorities:

  1. Programmes addressing the needs of children, especially those who are at risk or vulnerable, to help them overcome difficulties and thrive
  2. Programmes or activities that support adults/parents who are vulnerable, at risk or disadvantaged
  3. Programmes should have identified outcomes and a long term approach, and be based on sound practice.

Inclusive Communities

Rationale: BayTrust has a role in fostering acceptance of community diversity and assisting those at a disadvantage to participate in and contribute to the community to the best of their ability. 

Priorities:

  1. Programmes that promote general health and wellbeing for those who are disadvantaged – through illness, inequality, age, disability or geographical situation;
  2. Effects of demographic changes on people and activities that focus on how to reduce the negative impacts of these changes, especially those that take a regional perspective;
  3. Activities that promote the acceptance of diversity within our communities

Safe communities

Rationale: Feeling safe within communities is necessary to personal wellbeing and enjoyment of our natural resources.

Priorities:

  1. Lifesaving, Coastguard, water survival and safety organisations and activities;
  2. Search and Rescue operations and organisations;
  3. Community Policing activities and organisations

Healthy Sustainable Housing

Rationale: We recognise the importance of healthy, sustainable housing in enabling people and families to lead healthy, productive lives.

Priorities:

  1. Programmes that address issues of sub-standard housing and or lack of social housing;
  2. Retrofitting insulation programmes where there is a community approach to the programme.

PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES

Rationale: Community development encourages communities to address their own issues, build on their own strengths and natural advantages. This builds cohesion, enhances the lives of people within communities and increases their sense of belonging, wellbeing and happiness.  Economic vibrancy, prosperity and jobs that provide a sustainable wage or better, plus all year round employment are essential to retain citizens and enable communities to thrive.

Priorities:

  1. Community organisations and activities that facilitate community development at a community level, encourage community cohesion and pride, volunteerism and equity amongst citizens;
  2. Activities that seek to address economic challenges, or improve economic welfare; the creation of sustainable employment opportunities;
  3. Activities that encourage or support the creation and enhancement of social enterprises.

ACTIVE COMMUNITIES

Rationale: BayTrust recognises the benefit of sport and recreational activities in contributing to the overall health and wellbeing of community members, and the role sport plays in providing a mechanism for inclusion of individuals in a community. BayTrust believes the most strategic manner it can contribute to sport is through its involvement in the CoachForce programme which is delivered across 19 sporting codes across the BOP region by our strategic partner Sport BOP, and achieves recognisable community outcomes.

Priorities:

  1. CoachForce programme due to its wide coverage and identified community benefits;
  2. Other sports and recreational activities that are not supported by CoachForce where the activity is an important part of that community, is well supported by the community and is easily accessible to all.

VIBRANT & FUN COMMUNITIES

Rationale: BayTrust believes involvement in arts, culture and heritage, community activities and events enriches people’s lives and increases their sense of wellbeing and connectedness.

Priorities:

  1. Applications for community driven arts, cultural and heritage opportunities / activities that enrich the lives of communities through active participation and that ideally work in a collaborative manner reflecting community priorities e.g. community arts programmes.
  2. Contributions to capital costs (generally up to a maximum of 20%) for buildings or assets where they are of strong local significance or historical importance with considerable wider community benefit.
  3. Events up to $15,000 maximum where the majority of the below elements are present:
  • a free to the public component;
  • high community appeal (the event reflects the interests of a high % of the community);
  • outreach to schools or youth involvement;
  • local community involvement in the organisation and delivery of the event;
  • high volunteer involvement;
  • where BayTrust funding will make a material difference to the event;
  • that have material economic development spin offs.

Tū Māori mai

  1. Activities or programmes that promote a strong Māori cultural identity (including Te Reo and tikanga) and contribute to a range of positive outcomes,
  2. Activities or programmes that help build knowledge of local Māori histories that help build understanding and positive collective futures
  3. Contributions to capital projects on Marae (up to $15k).

STRONGER COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS

Rationale: We need strong community organisations and strong community leaders to deliver good quality programmes and activities that address community needs and aspirations.

Priorities:

  1. Activities that build the capacity and capability of community organisations or social enterprises, especially those that drive greater sustainability; support evaluative practices, service improvement and collaborative practices;
  2. Activities that support and enable community leaders;
  3. Activities that encourage and support volunteerism.

IMPROVED NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Rationale: The natural environment is fundamental to the sustainability and future of BOP.

Priorities:

  1. Community led natural environmental initiatives;
  2. Activities that promote community involvement in sustainability practices or raise awareness of environmental issues at a community level;
  3. Activities that recognise the natural environment as a cornerstone of sustainable communities and support those that show leadership within this space.

 

To help determine the likelihood of
funding success BayTrust will apply
its funding strategically by investing
in programmes and activities that
contain the following attributes:

1. Are BOP wide or BOP replicable, and are
       community led.

2. Contain measurable outcomes and
       embedded evaluative practices.

3. Build capacity and capability of
       community groups and individuals who
       are potential community leaders

4. Support those in the BOP who have the
       greatest need

5. Incorporate a Partnership approach

6. Foster Youth engagement and early child
       development

7. Deliver innovative solutions to social issues

Note: the more of these attributes that an application can demonstrate it meets, the more likelihood of funding and the greater the funding that can be accesses.

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