We realise that if you haven't applied for a grant before, or even if you have, you are likely to have some questions about whether you are eligible to receive a donation.
We have supplied a list of frequently asked questions to help you.
Application forms are available to members of the public at all gaming venues.
They can also be obtained from info@infinityfoundation.co.nz or downloaded from this website
Click here to download an Application form
Photocopies or faxed copies cannot be accepted.
The application MUST be received four weeks before the date the Grant Applicant requests the grant.
The cut off date is the 10th of every month.
If the application is not in the office on this date then it is not accepted.
The application is rolled over to the next month if it is possible.
It is the policy of Infinity Foundation not to give information on the status of grant applications over the telephone.
Grant Applicants will be informed in writing as to whether their applications have been successful.
It is acceptable to tell Grant Applicants whether their application has been received.
Grant Applicants can re-apply if their application has previously been declined.
Grant Applicants can re-apply as many times as they wish, but they must complete a new application form each time they re-apply.
Infinity Foundation will pay air fares, but not fuel, tax or surcharges. The Grant Applicant has to pay for it.
All grants must be utilised for goods and services within New Zealand, to meet the Department of Inland Revenue's requirements.
Grants must be GST exclusive.
GST will be included in the grant payment.
The allocation of funds made by Infinity Foundation is an unconditional gift. No portion is claimed by Infinity Foundation as a deduction for Goods and Services Tax paid.
If a Grant Applicant is GST registered, only the GST exclusive amount can be funded (as GST is not a real cost to such organisations).
Grants cannot be paid retrospectively. All grants must be applied to specific and future based purposes, e.g. a donation application must be approved by Infinity Foundation before an event is held and all unpaid future costs thereof will be considered.
Deposits paid to suppliers will not be reimbursed to Grant Applicants by Infinity Foundation.
Applications for funding must be received by our office at least eight weeks before an event is taking place.
When a society obtains information that a Grant Applicant has received funding from another source for the same purpose, the society shall require the Grant Applicant to repay any portion of the funding that exceeds the total amount required for the stated purpose.
You must notify Infinity Foundation if you are applying to another organisation of a grant for the same purpose.
No. It is possible that Infinity Foundation may only part approve the grant amount requested.
The records of Infinity Foundation Ltd are liable for inspection by the Department of Internal Affairs and are subject to audit. Infinity Foundation may audit applications.
There will be a request for invoices or receipts to support quotations submitted with applications.
If there is a change in circumstances or costs, Infinity Foundation should be notified in writing.
In the event that adequate audit documentation for a donation cannot be obtained, actual costs are less than those indicated in the application, funds are spent for other than for the approved Authorised Purpose, there is any other irregularity in the donation process, or the Grant Applicant has received funding from another source for the same purpose, then Infinity Foundation is required to obtain a refund of the donation.
How is the Grant Paid?
If a grant has been approved then a grant payment is paid directly to the Grant Applicant's bank account. On some occasions payment is made by cheque.
The club must be affiliated to an incorporated body.
The participating amateur sports club must be taking part in a “bona fide” event sanctioned by a legitimate regional and national body organised as a controlling body of the sport.
The organisation must also have genuine standards and rules, play on a regular basis as part of a significant competition and be affiliated to a regional or national body.
What if we are not affiliated to a regional or national body?
The participating amateur sports club must be taking part in a “bona fide” event sanctioned by a legitimate regional and national body organised as a controlling body of the sport. The organisation must also have genuine standards and rules, play on a regular basis as part of a significant competition and be affiliated to a regional or national body.
What does Infinity Foundation consider "Retrospective"?
As of 15th July 2011, funds cannot cover costs which have been paid for before the application is approved at our board meeting.