Milestone Foundation Limited

Simple application

Gaming trust distributing Class 4 (pokie) grant funds. Distributed $4.0M across 420 grants in recent years. Active since 2023.

area outside territorial authorityaucklandbay of plentycanterburynationalnorthlandsouthlandwaikatowellington

Grant Range

Average grant size around $9,482. Total recent distribution: $4.0M

What they fund

arts and culturecommunityeducationenvironmenthealth welfareothersport

Who can apply

incorporated societycharitable trustmarae

What they won't fund

individualsdebt repaymentcommercial ventures

What they care about

Based on 1,388 grant decisions: COMMUNITY: 57% approval (298 grants, avg $10,917). SPORT: 55% approval (248 grants, avg $8,299). HEALTH / WELFARE / RESCUE SERVICES: 62% approval (74 grants, avg $9,354). ARTS AND CULTURE: 61% approval (63 grants, avg $12,572). RESEARCH AND EDUCATION: 57% approval (57 grants, avg $11,510).

Common mistakes to avoid

591 of 1,388 applications were declined (43% decline rate). Ensure your project fits the society's funded categories and your requested amount is realistic for your category.

What makes a strong application

Overall approval rate is 57%. Approval rates vary by category - check which categories have the highest success rates for your type of project.

Application structure

Online Grant Application

Complete the online grant application form and include all necessary documentation such as competitive quotes and committee meeting minutes.

Required documents

• Competitive quotes for all goods and services
• Committee/Executive Meeting minutes
• Details of intended spending dates

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