Massey Matters Fund

Auckland Council supports a wide range of groups in the community, who provide local services and activities on a voluntary or 'not for profit' basis. As part of this support, Henderson/Massey local board provides a grants fund called the Massey Matters Fund.

Please note - this is a separate administration process to the rest of Council's funds.

Introduction

Massey Matters is a community development organisation aimed at improving the quality of life for Massey Residents. Priorities will be given to following:

  • Activities and training for youth (13-18 year olds)
  • Environmental projects
  • Neighbourhood pride projects e.g. street activities
  • Projects that strengthen the health and wellbeing of families and residents
  • Projects that enhance and support quality of life for our senior citizens
  • Projects around family violence at grassroots level
  • Projects that support promote ethnic and culturally diverse groups
  • Projects aimed at ensuring children are healthy, ready to learn and get a great start in life.

Please note the same project can be applied for up to three times, then a two year stand down period must take place.

Funding Available

The total funding available from the Massey Matters Fund is $26,000. The Fund has 2 separate categories:

Fund / Amount available per annum / Maximum grant available / Fund Close Dates:
Massey Matters Community Fund / $20,000 / $ 3,000 / 31st March, 31stOctober
Resident Matching Fund / $ 6,000 / $ 500 / 28thFebruary, 31stMay, 31stAugust, 30thNovember

Who can apply?

To be eligible for the Massey Matters Fund applicants must be:

  • community groups or organisationsdelivering projects/initiatives to Massey residents
  • Not for profit focused
  • Wanting to contribute to Massey Matters vision and outcomes
  • Undertake their project within Massey boundaries (please see locality fund map) or produce real benefits for Massey Residents

To be eligible for the Resident Matching Fund applicants must be:

  • A group of 2 or more local residents
  • Wanting to contribute to Massey Matters vision and outcomes
  • Undertake their project within Massey boundaries (please see locality fund map) or produce real benefits for Massey residents.
  • Have identified a ‘financial sponsor’ to receive the grant on their behalf

Remember that being eligible to apply, does not guarantee that an application will be successful.

What will not be funded?

  • The fund is not intended to cover the day to day operational expenses of an existing group or organisation.
  • Government funded institutions (unless the purpose of the grant would be for general community benefit).
  • Activities aimed at promoting political party goals.
  • Activities aimed at promoting religious beliefs.
  • Expenditure already incurred.
  • Debt servicing costs.
  • Activities or services that are not held/provided within the boundaries (please see fund locality map) and/or produce benefits for Massey residents.
  • Projects focused on financial gains or profit for the applicants.

What can be funded?

You are encouraged to consider creative and fresh initiatives that support making Massey a better place to live, work, play, grow and learn. Some ideas are:

  • Local food production schemes such as a community garden
  • Formation of a local market and workshops to teach people how to grow for the local market
  • Community enterprise initiatives that provide funds back into the community
  • Collect historical photos and stories about Massey's past to be shared on a DVD or book
  • Events or networking forums to build relationships between people, groups or different parts of Massey (eg: refugees and new migrants, those with disabilities, shop owners, community organisations, young people) - these events could also be used to find out about local issues, needs or ideas for making positive change
  • Street BBQs or cul-de-sac sports events
  • TopTown or Top Street Challenge style events for the whole community
  • Community tree planting or environmental restoration projects
  • A community arts project at your kindergarten, sports club or a public space
  • Competition to do a video/dvd about life in Massey
  • Youth events
  • School holiday programmes which are financially accessible
  • Free rugby or other sporting codes kit for youth who cannot afford to play the sport
  • Activities and education programmes for at risk youth and adults
  • Setting up of a new club or activity for residents
  • Mentoring programmes
  • Support for walking school buses
  • Homework support clubs
  • Home learning groups
  • ESOL for migrants and refugees
  • Literacy and numeracy classes for specific groups
  • Mental health programmes for youth and adults
  • Leadership in community programmes
  • Violence prevention
  • Community safety initiatives
  • Skills sharing activities
  • Basic cooking workshops

How applications will be assessed

Priority will be given to:

  • Projects which contribute to a number of Massey Matters outcomes
  • Projects which involve or can demonstrate support from existing Massey community organisations
  • Projects which might act as a “springboard” or platform for other longer term projects or programmes in Massey
  • The track record of the individual(s) or group(s), including whether the group has met accountability requirements for any assistance received from Auckland Council in the past (if applicable)
  • Demonstrated community support for the proposal

Note: any other forms of Auckland Council assistance the group is receiving may also be taken into consideration.
The relative importance of the factors above in assessing applications will generally depend on the amount of money being requested. For example we would be more willing to allocate the maximum of $3000 to a group that has an established track record, can demonstrate significant community support for the proposal, and is committed to working alongside the Massey Matters project.

Who will assess applications?

Massey Matters Community Fund

A community led funding committee, a representative fromboth Massey MattersGovernance and Henderson/Massey Local Board, will meet to decide on applications. Information about all successful applicants and projects will be posted on the Massey Matters website/Facebook page. All applicants will also be notified in writing on the outcomes of their funding application.

Resident Matching Fund

The Allocation Panel is made up of three local Residents, one Massey Matters Governance representative and a representative of Henderson Massey Local Board. They will meet to decide on matching fund application quarterly.

How to apply

Application forms and further guidance on the application process for both funds are available from the Massey Library, Massey Citizens Advice Bureau and Massey Community House or by contacting Massey Matters on ph 832-0431 or

Application opening and closing dates

Massey Matters Community Fund closes31st March and 31stOctober annually.

ResidentMatching Fund has 4 rounds a year with closing dates 28thFebruary, 31stMay, 31stAugust and 30thNovember.

Applications can be dropped off to Massey Citizens Advice Bureau or Massey Matters Office between 9.30 – 2.30pm Monday to Thursday.

Application Form

Please note: applications can be received via email, post or delivered to Massey Matters.

Massey Matters

PO Box 84122

Westgate

Auckland 0657

What to do if successful in gaining funding?

  • If successful in getting a grant then the group must use the money for the purposes stated in the application. Any money not spent, because the project was not started or was completed, must be returned to Massey Matters
  • All grants need to be picked up prior to completion of the project and must be uplifted within three months of the decision. If the project is completed prior to receiving the funds then they cannot be allocated.
  • In previous years, all Community Funds need to be expended within ten months of being received, if not, the funds were required to be returned.
  • You will be required to sign and return a Certificate of Acceptance and a Certificate of Expenditure (at the end of the project), which request the applicants to use the funds for the use that they have been allocated, provide receipts for any purchases or a statement of expenditure signed by an accountant.
  • The applicant will be liable to return any monies granted should any breach of the conditions occur.
  • Groups must prepare and present a short written report on the outcomes or results from your project and what the money was spent on. We're interested to know how each project went, who was involved in delivering the project, how the community was involved or participated and how the project has contributed towards the Massey Matters outcomes. If required, a member of the Massey Matters Project team can help you with putting your report together.
  • In addition, a basic visual record of the project needs to be recorded preferably by digital camera which Massey Matters can use for project promotion and documentation purposes.
  • Any advertising material will need to have the Massey Matters logo on unless agreed prior.

This information is to be provided within 3 months of completing the project. Failure to do this will require the funding to be returned and/or future funding will not be granted.
Do not forget to make a copy of your application form and keep it in a safe place for when the funding advisors contact you.