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Community Grants Program FAQs

Frequently asked questions

5 October 2023

Frequently asked questions

What is the Trade Me Property Community Grant Program?

The purpose of the program is to support Offices and their involvement in local community groups and other charitable causes by providing financial assistance directly to the Office.

Who is eligible to apply for a community grant?

Any Office. We are accepting one application per branch.

How do I apply?

Complete the application form on our website by Friday 27 October at 5pm.

What types of projects are eligible for funding?

The funding is designed to help you support community groups, initiatives or charities you are passionate about. This could be anything such as supporting your local school or kindergarten building a new playground, buying a defibrillator for your local surf club, or funding a tree-planting initiative in your local park.

Is there anything I can’t apply for funding for?

Any organisations funding or promoting political, religious or military pursuits.
Expenses or travel for personal fundraising efforts or personal activities where a community organisation has no involvement.

How much funding can I apply for?

You can apply for up to $5,000 (plus GST, if applicable). As part of the application form you will need to provide a breakdown of how the funding will be used. See examples below:

If the grant is for $5,000, you’ll need to add GST to the total amount.
If you need to purchase items and are requesting a grant amount for the reimbursement of these purchases, please make sure you add the GST portion from your purchases to the total amount so you receive the full amount, so the total of your invoice should match the total of all your purchases including the GST value.

What criteria will be used to choose the successful applicants?

We understand the incredible impact real estate offices across the country are making in their community, and while we wish we could support every deserving cause, our funding is limited.

Our dedicated panel will carefully assess each application submitted and select those that demonstrate the potential for a significant positive impact in our communities based on this criteria:

Will the grant address a real need and make a visible impact and difference in a local community?
Will the grant benefit a New Zealand based charity, organisation, community, institution or event and are the recipients in New Zealand?
Does the beneficiary have a good reputation and is known for being honest and genuine?
Will the grant be used in the 3 month period following the successful application?
Preference will be given to when the grant supports a group of people rather than an individual.

When is the application deadline?

Applications close Friday 27 October 2023 at 5pm.

When will we find out if we have been successful?

All successful applicants (both successful and unsuccessful) will be notified by Monday 20 November 2023.

Can businesses apply for funding for multiple projects?

You as a team can only apply for one grant per Office so choose which project you’re most passionate about.

If we’re successful, how will we receive the funding?

Successful applicants will need to invoice Trade Me Property for the agreed amount by Thursday 30 November 2023. Funding will be paid directly to the Office within 7 working days of the invoice being processed. The Office will need to liaise with the organisation or charity who will be the recipient of the grant to establish how the funds will be used or paid to them. The funds must be used for the purpose described in the application.

When do I have to use the funding?

Ideally the grant should be used within three months from receipt of the funding.

Who should I contact if I have questions about the Community Grant Program?

If you have any questions about the program or the application process, please contact Rob Nicholson on 021 732 592 or email rob.nicholson@trademe.co.nz.