Tēnā koutou Otago,
As the stars of Matariki twinkle upon us, we hope you are able to find time to spend with friends and whānau.
It's also a time to reflect on what has been and what is to come. Our second Quarterly Newsletter is packed with reflections on the achievements and aspirations of the Otago community.
Inside you will find information on:
Our April & May Grant Rounds;
How to RSVP for our September Annual Public Meeting;
The dates & times of our forthcoming Funding Clinics in Hāwea, Alex, Cromwell, Ranfurly & Balclutha;
Information on our Arts & Culture Capability Funding which opens on the 1st July;
Details on Outward Bound Scholarship funding;
as well as some of the amazing things Otago Communities have been up too.
✨️ Ngā mihi o Matariki, te tau Māori ✨️
Otago Community Trust is here to help with a wide range of community projects. Visit our website for more information or give us a call on 0800 10 12 40.
The Otago Community Trust awarded $105,000 to the Outward Bound Trust of New Zealand to fund transformative Youth Development Scholarships for students across the Otago region.
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Our Arts & Culture Capability Funding is opening for applications from the 1st July!
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Come and kōrero with us in September at our Annual Public Meeting in Balclutha. We'd love to see you!
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In April, communities throughout the Otago region benefited from a funding injection of $756,276 from the Otago Community Trust.
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Amid the rugged terrain of the Mt Aspiring National Park and the southern lakes region, the Wānaka Search and Rescue (SAR) team plays a vital role in keeping the local community and visitors safe.
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In May, The Otago Community Trust awarded $492, 678 supporting a diverse range of initiatives that will enrich the region through science engagement, performing arts, music education and youth development opportunities.
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Check out our Funding Clinics coming up in July and August in a town near you...
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On a perfect March day, the bustling Moana Nui Festival once again transformed Ōtepoti-Dunedin into a vibrant celebration of Pasifika cultures and community.
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