Special treatment for Canterbury residents
To give these affected by the Canterbury earthquake a “fair go,” the New Zealand 2011 Festival Lottery Fund, which will make grants for festival events surrounding the Rugby World Cup, has extended the application deadlines.Internal Affa
NBR staff
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
To give these affected by the Canterbury earthquake a “fair go,” the New Zealand 2011 Festival Lottery Fund, which will make grants for festival events surrounding the Rugby World Cup, has extended the application deadlines.
Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy said to give Canterbury residents, whose lives had been disturbed by the disaster, enough time to apply for a share of the $9.48 million available, the deadline has been moved 11 days out for them.
The new closing date for applications from Christchurch and surrounding quake-affected areas is 4pm Tuesday, September 28, while the closing date for all other areas remains Friday, September 17.
“The disruption to the Canterbury region means that many groups need extra time to prepare their applications for festival events associated with the Rugby World Cup, said Mr Guy.
“The Department of Internal Affairs has had more than 100 inquiries about this fund and I expect many applications from across the country. I encourage local communities to come up with ideas and apply.
“With less than 12 months to go until the Rugby World Cup the momentum is starting to build and the festivals fund will help create even more excitement.”
The NZ 2011 Festival Lottery Fund was established by the Lottery Grants Board in July with the money available to support community events and activities associated with the Rugby World Cup.
Events can include concerts, fairs, exhibitions, street markets and parades taking place as part of the nationwide REAL festival during next year's Rugby World Cup, from September 9 to October 23, 2011.
For application details go to: www.dia.govt.nz/2011FLF
NBR staff
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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