Funding Policy

The Rural Communities Trust define RURAL as a town of less than 2000 population, or slightly larger if there is no industry, or a rural district.

Funding Priorities

GROUP 'A'

Individuals with specific health, educational, or social needs (Social includes sporting and cultural), living in rural areas, with an application which is well documented and supported, and which fall outside the criteria for Government agency assistance.

GROUP 'B'

Rural community groups and organisations who have shown some self help, and require top-up assistance for specific projects.

GROUP 'C'

Rural community groups and or individuals who may have received assistance from Government agencies, or other funding groups who require top-up assistance.

The Trust:

• will not fund wages and salaries.
• will not fund the purchase of vehicles.
• will not provide set-up grants.
• will not provide on-going funding.
• will not provide another grant to the same individual, family or group within 3 years except in exceptional circumstances.
• will not fund other trusts or organisations for general purposes unless specific cases and items are detailed.
  

As a general rule, the Trust will not fund overseas travel.

 

For more information please contact:

The Secretary
Rural Communities Trust
P O Box 715
Wellington
Tel: 0800 327 646
Fax: 04 473 1081
Email: dbunny@fedfarm.org.nz

 

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