GRANTS

The cut-off date for applications is generally the 10th day of each month. Applications are normally considered on the last week of each month (subject to change).  

Supporting the local Asian Community

Dragon Community Trust gives priority to funding applications which support the local Asian community. In particular the Trust wishes to strongly support applications that benefit the young and elderly members of the Asian community.

Applying for a Grant

Dear applicants,  please kindly note that we will be no longer accepting paper based applications from 31st July 2022. Please click Apply Now to apply.

Grant Application Form can be viewed and printed on the below link. Please post all completed grant application forms and supporting documents to Dragon Community Trust Ltd, PO Box 28643, Remuera, Auckland 1541. Please print your email address clearly on the application form, as all correspondence and outcome letters are sent via email.

DCT - Grant Application Form

Please read through the information on the grant application form and ensure:

• The Application fits within the Authorised Purpose of Dragon Community Trust Ltd.
• The applicant is a non-profit body.
• The grant is to be applied to specific and future purposes; no retrospective grants can be made.
• The application is made on the correct form, and is complete.

If the application does not meet the above requirements, the application will not be considered by the Dragon Community Trust Ltd.

GST

Grants by Dragon Community Trust Ltd are donations as an unconditional gift. No portion is claimed by The Trust as a deduction for GST. If a grant applicant is GST registered, only the GST exclusive amount can be funded.

Conditions of grant

The grant must be used only for the specific purpose for which the application was made and spent within 3 months of the grant being made.

Copies of invoices, receipts and bank statements must be provided to Dragon Community Trust within 3 months of the grant being made to verify that the grant has been used in accordance with the purpose approved. Please refer to Auditing Procedure.

Any grant money which is not spent on the purpose approved must be returned to Dragon Community Trust within 3 months of the grant being made. You agree to reimburse Dragon Community Trust for all costs incurred (including legal costs on a solicitor/client basis) in recovering any outstanding grant money.