Economic Development Fund application form

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Applicant details

Full name(Required)

Organisation Name

Organisation Type

Position in Organisation/Group

Organisation address

Street Address Town Post code

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Secondary contact

Position in Organisation/Group

Secondary contact email

Would you like to speak about your application?

Yes, I will present in person or online

Yes, I will present a prerecorded video

Not sure, I’d like some support please

Please note only shortlisted candidates may be invited to present to the Economic Growth Committee

Tell us about your project

Event, initiative, or project title (this title will be made publicly available):

Tell us about your project or the activity you are seeking community investment for:

Which criteria do you meet? How and why?

Proposed start date::

Estimated date of completion:

Please note all projects must be completed by 31 March 2027

Where will the activity or project take place?

How many people will work with you on the project and who are they? (Include roles and names)

How will your project, activity or initiative impact your audience, and our wider district?

Which communities will benefit from this? (check as many as applicable)

Featherston

Greytown

Martinborough

Rural and Coastal South Wairarapa

The wider Wairarapa region

Who is the target audience for your project? (check as many as applicable)

Local residents and groups

Wider Wairarapa residents and groups

Wellington region visitors

National visitors

International visitors

Other

Please describe:

Project costs

What is the total cost of this project, activity or initiative?(Required)

How much are you applying for?(Required)

Please detail what items this grant will pay for:

Item

Amount

Quantity

Total

You can add more rows to the table if you need to or use this template to attach a project budget to your application

Have you applied to other sources for funding?

Amount

Item

Organisation

Status

Amount

Item

Organisation

Status

Amount

Item

Organisation

Status

How much has your organisation contributed so far?

If successful, when would you need the funds by?(Required)

Please note: we may request additional supporting documents based on funding tiers in the EDF Guide. It is best practice to include quotes and project budgets in all your grant applications.

Which of our economic development outcomes does your project meet? (check as many as applicable)

Increased income or turnover for ratepayers, local businesses, producers, or creatives

Enhanced destination experiences through events, activations, or place-based initiatives

Growth in local supply chains through the use of local suppliers, services, or contractors

Improved business capability, resilience, or collaboration within the district

Increased visitation (day visitors and/or overnight stays) / extended visitor dwell time or repeat visitation

Job creation (paid or voluntary), sustained employment (including casual, seasonal, or contract roles)

Greater awareness of South Wairarapa’s unique heritage, food, wine, arts, or natural environment

Please detail how your project aligns with one or more of these outcomes:

How will you know these outcomes have been met and measure success?

In 300 words or less, can you sum up why this project is pivotal for Economic Development?(Required)

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Declaration

Are you GST registered?(Required)

Yes (if yes, we require an invoice to be raised if you’re successful)

Please enter your GST number:

Please enter your bank account details:

Have you applied for SWDC funding before?(Required)

Yes

When (date), outcome and purpose

Do you agree to comply with requests from SWDC for additional information in relation to this application?

Yes

Privacy Statement

The personal information above is collected and will be held by SWDC for the purpose of considering your application for financial assistance. You have the right of access to, and correction of, personal information about you that we hold.

Authorisation

I certify that the information provided in this application form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that I have the authority to make the application on behalf of the organisation.
I confirm that we will complete a grant accountability form within the date stipulated in our approval letter and that all expenditure will be accounted for.
The organisation will keep receipts/records of all expenditure for seven years.
Any unspent funds will be returned to SWDC.

I/We have read the SWDC Grants Policy and accept the terms and conditions.

Digital confirmation from Primary Contact(Required)

Yes

Digital confirmation from Secondary Contact

Yes

By ticking one or both boxes you provide your authorisation to submit this form to be processed by Council Officers and assessed by the Economic Growth Committee.

To complete your application, upload your supporting documents and click the submit button below.

Don’t forget to upload your supporting documents

Attach your bank deposit slip, bank account verification, NZBN or charities registration number
Attach your project plan and budget / forecast. Download the budget template (Excel)
If you have a regional or national affiliation attach your affiliation letter
If you are an incorporated society, you must have re-registered under the 2022 Act
If you have an outstanding accountability report for any of our grant funds, please ensure this is completed and submitted to the team at grants@swdc.govt.nz

File

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 24 MB, Max. files: 12.

Would you like to receive a copy of your submission by email?(Required)

Yes

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