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Trust and Fellowship Grants
Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust
New Zealand Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
Norman Kirk Memorial Trust
The Pacific Development and Conservation Trust
The Peace and Disarmament Education Trust (PADET)
Disarmament Education UN Implementation Fund
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The Pacific Development and Conservation Trust
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Purpose
Key information
Background to the Trust
Trust guidelines
Eligibility requirements
How to apply
Further information
Contact details
PurposeThe Pacific Development and Conservation Trust is committed to supporting the pillars of sustainable development, where communities are engaged and working in partnership with iwi, hapū, the local indigenous people and communities.
The Trust's vision is a peaceful, sustainable Pacific region where all cultures flourish and the natural environment is respected.
Key informationThe Trust's net income is made available each year for charitable purposes of groups in New Zealand and the South Pacific. There is no upper limit to the funding and most activities are considered.
Applying for funding is a two stage process. Applicants must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) prior to 31 March. If invited, a full application must be submitted prior to 30 August.
See How to apply for more information.
Background to the TrustThe Pacific Development and Conservation Trust was established by Trust Deed by the New Zealand Government on 23 May 1989. The money for the Trust was received from France in recognition of the events surrounding the destruction of The Rainbow Warrior vessel in 1985.
A total of $3.2 million was provided to the Trust and each year the Trust distributes most of the interest accrued to appropriate projects.
The Trust has on average distributed $300,000 annually in grants.
Trust guidelinesObjectives of the Trust
- to encourage and promote the enhancement, protection and conservation of the natural environment of the South Pacific and its natural resources
- to promote the peaceful economic, physical and social development and self-sustainability of the South Pacific and its peoples, ensuring that the use of any natural or historic resource is consistent with its conservation
- to encourage and promote peaceful conservation and development of the cultural heritage of the peoples of the South Pacific
- to encourage and promote peace, understanding and goodwill between the peoples of the South Pacific.
The Trust is committed to supporting sustainable development, where communities are engaged and working in partnership with iwi, hapū, local indigenous peoples and communities.
These objectives align with of the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals by contributing towards:
- eradicating extreme poverty and hunger
- achieving universal primary education
- combating HIV / AIDS, malaria and other diseases
- ensuring environmental sustainability.
Eligibility requirementsApplicants must be New Zealand or South Pacific citizens. South Pacific means: “the members of the South Pacific Forum and includes Tokelau and the Pacific territories of Great Britain, France, and the United States.” (Source: Declaration of Trust, 23 May 1989)
Projects must benefit New Zealand or South Pacific countries.
Over a number of years, the Advisory Trustees have formulated policies to help determine the applicants and projects that are most worthy of support.
Priority is given to:
- community-driven projects that involve and benefit local communities or partner with national and local non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
- conservation projects involving representative endangered, threatened or unique habitats and species
- projects that promote healthy living, cultural / social projects that promote healthy livelihoods, cultural, social and economic self-sufficiency and sustainability
- projects that are innovative and / or act as suitable models for other communities
- projects in Melanesia, Polynesia or Aotearoa / New Zealand
- sustainable projects associated with conservation and the environment at a national and / or local level
- indigenous development.
Except in exceptional circumstances, money will not be made available for:
- the purchase of land
- the restoration of buildings
- fishing boats and equipment
- chainsaws and sawmills for community logging projects
- travel (although the Trust may be prepared to consider partial funding for travel to study or training courses with long-term impact on conservation and heritage in the wider Pacific region)
- administration expenses.
How to applyApplying for funding is a two stage process.
Expressions of Interest (EOI)
Applicants must submit an EOI prior to 31 March. EOIs will be considered by the Trustees prior to a full project application being invited.
EOIs must be submitted on the forms provided and all sections must be completed.
Full applications
If invited, a full application must be submitted prior to 30 August.
Applications must be submitted only on the forms provided and all sections must be completed. Applications must be on a current application form.
Sending us an EOI or full application
Please do not use folders or binders to present your application form.
Do not send any additional information unless specifically requested to do so.
Wherever possible, applications should be typed. If the application is hand-written, please print neatly and in black ink.
Closing dates
Forms must be received by the following dates:
- Expressions of Interest close 31 March
- Full Applications close 30 August.
All applications should be sent to:
Postal Address:
Trust Advisor
Pacific Development and Conservation Trust
Crown Funding and Trusts Team
Local Government and Community Branch
The Department of Internal Affairs
PO Box 805
WELLINGTON 6140
Courier address:
Trust Advisor
Pacific Development and Conservation Trust
Crown Funding and Trusts Team
Local Government and Community Branch
The Department of Internal Affairs
46 Waring Taylor Street
WELLINGTON 6011
The decision on each application considered by the Trust is final. Submitting an Application Form is not a guarantee that funding will be approved.
Further informationAdvisory Trustees
Dermot (Derry) Gordon (Chair)
Dave Bamford
Evelyn Coxon
Robert Fenwick
Rae Julian
Karlo Mila-Schaaf
Suli Tuvuki
Annual Report
Please note, due to the large file size, the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2008 are not available on the website. If you would like to obtain a copy of these, please email trusts@dia.govt.nz.
Previous Recipients
*These documents are in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. You need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. You can download a free version from the Adobe website.
Contact detailsTrust Advisor
Pacific Conservation and Development Trust
Crown Funding & Trusts Team
Local Government and Community Branch
The Department of Internal Affairs
PO Box 805
WELLINGTON 6140
Physical address:
The Department of Internal Affairs
46 Waring Taylor Street
WELLINGTON 6011
Phone: 0800 824 824 (between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday)
Email: trusts@dia.govt.nz
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