What we don't support

Up to $10,000 and Over $10,000

• Projects where those who benefit are outside the Gisborne TLA region (Trust beneficiaries)
• Projects which do not strongly align with the Trusts - He Rangitapu He Tohu Ora - Tairāwhiti Wellbeing Framework
• Projects that do not demonstrate a clear need and wellbeing advancement
• Core activities of central or local government where their funding models provide outcomes including health, education and horizontal infrastructure
• Projects which do not provide evidence of actual and meaningful collaboration and connectedness
• Projects that do not show or create efficiencies for the community such as co-locating, shared service models and efficient business training
• Retrospective applications (if your project, programmes or event is completed or it has already taken place before our closing dates, we cannot consider it)
• Projects that have no community involvement and support
• Projects that do not align with the use of local businesses and suppliers wherever practical for the work that needs to be done
• The redistribution of our funds to a third party
• Repayment of outstanding debt

Up to $30,000 for the purposes of investigation, research and feasibility

• Please email funding@trusttairawhiti.nz for more information