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Application for Funding

Applications for funding can be submitted online, or by email or post using the application form. Please select an option below.

Grant Applications & Queries

For all grant application correspondence

Letticia Mincham
letticia@duncanfoundation.org

Postal address
The Secretary
Duncan Foundation
PO Box 40
Feilding 4740

Key Dates & Funding Rounds

 

  • Key Dates & Funding Rounds

    • Large Grants (≥ $50,000):

      • Applications close 15 July

      • Considered at the August meeting

      • Decisions typically by 15 October

    • Research Grants:

      • Typically considered once per year at the August meeting

      • Applications should be submitted by 15 July

    • Smaller Grants (< $50,000):

      • Accepted year-round

      • Reviewed at quarterly Trust meetings

Application Acknowledgment
All applications are acknowledged on receipt. This does not imply acceptance or approval.

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Application Guidance

Large Grants (≥ $50,000)

  • Annual funding round: Considered once per year, typically at the August meeting.

  • Deadline: Applications must be received by 15 July.

  • Funding timeline: Decisions are typically made by 15 October, with funding able to commence from October of the same year (or later if required).

Research Grants

  • Annual funding round: Typically considered once per year at the August meeting.

  • Deadline: Applications should be submitted by 15 July to be included in that funding round.

  • Funding timeline: Decisions are typically made by 15 October, with funding able to commence from October of the same year (or later if required).

Research applications are generally considered within the annual funding round, regardless of value.

Smaller Grants (< $50,000)

  • Applications are accepted year-round.

  • Reviewed at each Trust meeting (typically quarterly).

Additional Guidance

  • Presentations: The Trust may invite selected Large or Research applicants to present at the August meeting, depending on time and application volume.

  • Notification: Applicants are generally notified within two months of their application being considered.

  • Urgent requests: Include a covering letter explaining urgency.

  • Attachments: Include all required supporting documents (see application form).

  • Initialling: Printed applications must be initialled on each page by the authorised signatory.

Alignment with Trust Priorities

Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how their proposal aligns with the Trust’s purpose and mission.

Purpose:
To improve the health and/or quality of life for those affected by neuromuscular conditions, particularly those not supported by mainstream health funding.

Funding priorities include:

  • Assist and relieve persons in New Zealand suffering from neuromuscular disorders and the after-effects of such disorders
  • Maintain hospitals, clinics, homes, and equipment where persons suffering from neuromuscular disorders may obtain treatment
  • Assist the work of any institution, society, or body of persons in New Zealand engaged in the investigation of neuromuscular disorders and associated treatments
  • Contribute toward training persons to undertake the treatment of neuromuscular disorders

Grant Conditions & Reporting

  • The Trust may attach specific conditions to any approved grant.

 

  • Successful applicants may be required to provide annual reports and/or presentations on the progress and outcomes of the funded project.

Declined Applications

The Trust does not provide feedback or enter into correspondence regarding declined applications.

All applications are considered carefully, with decisions made at the Trustees’ discretion based on alignment with Trust priorities and available resources.

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