Project Grants

NOVEMBER Milestone Report - 2020 Projects

The online report form will be available by 1 November, closing on Monday 30 November.  

FOR COMPLETION BY 2020 PROJECT GRANT HOLDERS ONLY

  • Click the 'Start/Login' button below to begin
  • Complete the report, including uploading your required documents (please have these prepared before you start). If you wish to preview the questions contained in the online form, click here to download the reference sheet
  • You may save and resume your form if you need to, before submitting
  • When you have completed and submitted your report, including uploaded documents, there is nothing else required. You are no longer required to supply hard copy documents
  • You will receive a pdf copy of your report via email when your report is submitted
  • You may review and update your School/Organisation details at any time by logging back into the Organisations portal
  • For any technical issues relating to the online form, please contact Lakara Technologies This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
   

  PROJECT GRANTS 2025

ONLINE application form is now OPEN

CLOSING date:  5.30pm Wednesday 23 October 2024 

                                              
 

NWEETB has been providing funding for 23 years, for projects in Rotorua schools to accelerate learning in all areas of literacy & numeracy. 

In 2018 a joint venture between NWEETB and Rotorua Energy Trust enabled an increase in this support, and we are pleased to confirm that this arrangement is continuing for the 2025 projects.

 

2025 PROJECT FUNDING - Information 

Primary & Intermediate Schools
For 2025, funding will only be available to support Numeracy Projects.   If you wish to apply, your Numeracy project must include Maths Whizz Resource, which must also include the Enhanced Professional Learning Development support component.  

Each school will need to contact Maths Whizz to obtain their personalised quote to upload with their application.  Below is a link to their NWEE funding information website page.
Maths Whizz NWEETB Information page.  
A 10% discount is available to schools participating through this initiative.

 

High Schools, Kura Kaupapa, (and specialist or character schools as advised)
Funding will remain available for either Literacy or Numeracy.  If it is appropriate to including Maths Whizz resource, this must also include the Enhanced Professional Learning Development support component. 


PROJECT GRANTS


The Board has a long-term commitment to accelerating learning in all areas of literacy and numeracy.  Ideally for long term benefit, the thrust of support needs to be targeted at the junior levels of schooling.

Eligibility

Applications will be considered from schools and educational institutions in:
 - the Rotorua Education district and
 - the Township of Maketu.

Grants are NOT available to individuals

Priority

Priority will be given to schools and educational institutions that have established:
 - relevant literacy and numeracy skills programmes
 - effective learning programmes that succeed in significantly raising achievement levels of learners
-  NWEE Funding will focus on Ngati Whakaue learners at all levels of schooling, whereas Rotorua Trust will focus on all learners at Primary and Intermediate levels.
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Any enquiries please refer to the Secretary's office.  


Application

Applications open once a year, in mid-August and close in September, (1 week prior to the end of the school term 3).  Dates will be advertised in the local newspaper.

Application can only be made using the online form.

Click here to download a copy of the 2025 Project Grant Application questions (For Reference purposes only).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

- Successful applicants cannot be guaranteed ongoing funding for subsequent years.
- Applications for currently funded projects may be considered for continuation, but compelling evidence of success will be required.
- The awarding of any grant is entirely at the discretion of the Board.  No correspondence will be entered into.
- Applications will clearly show the level of financial input which the organisation is prepared to provide towards meeting its share of the overall cost of the project.
Grants are paid in two instalments. The first payment is made early in the new school year; the second (after 6 months) only if the project receives a satisfactory formal appraisal carried out by the Board (or their appointed appraisers).
- Online reporting.  Two milestone reports will be required to be submitted to the Board online.  These will include budget details and pre and post testing data.  Milestone reports should reflect the development of project goals and key expected outcomes.
- The Board respect the confidential nature of all data furnished.  Data may be used for statistical/research purposes.
- New from 2022:  Schools are required to provide student showcase (either one or two students) - refer information in Milestone reporting form. 


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 

Existing account holders, please login with username and password - use the reset password link on the login page if you've forgotten your password.  You must use your school's existing login - (one ID per school)

New applicants please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for login details 

**SUPPORTING DOCUMENT UPLOADS - Please note that Google Docs file format is not acceptable for upload, please create PDF (function is available within Google Docs)

  • Existing account holders, click on the button below to login. (If you do not have your login details, or you are a new applicant please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance). 
  • Click the 'Click to Begin' button to start your application.
  • Complete the application form, including uploading your required documents.
  • You may save your form if you need to, before submitting. A link to return to the form will be emailed to you.
    We recommend saving to avoid the form timing out, (timing can vary dependent on your internet settings).  Instructions are in the form.
  • When you have completed and submitted your online form, including uploaded documents, there is nothing else required.
  • You may review and update your School/Organisation details at any time by logging back into the Organisations portal.
  • Your application is no longer editable once submitted but can be viewed online via the Organisations portal.
  • For further information please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
  • For any technical issues relating to the online form, please contact Lakara Technologies This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Project Grants 2025

Online application form is now OPEN

CLOSING DATE:  5.30pm Wednesday 23 October 2024

                                                       
 SUPPORTING DOCUMENT UPLOADS ** - Please note that Google Docs file format is not acceptable for upload, please create PDF (function is available within Google Docs)

** supporting documents to be uploaded with your project applications: 

Required for all applicants

• Bank Deposit Slip (this is where any approved grants will be paid into).

Required by schools only

• MATHS Whizz quote

• 3year Strategic Plan - including policies, plans or targets for improving the achievement of Māori students. REQUIRED by new schools.   Not required by existing project holders who provided their plan in 2023.

Required by Organisations other than schools (schools are not required to provide)

• Most recent audited financial statements
• current PTE Certificate

Note the following:

  1. Upload PDF, JPG or PNG files only **
  2. Please make sure all files are correctly named before uploading
  3. The size of each file you upload must not exceed 25MB

SUPPORTING DOCUMENT UPLOADS ** - Please note that Google Docs file format is not acceptable for upload, please create PDF (function is available within Google Docs)