CLT grants more than $2.5 million to community initiatives
Central Lakes Trust (CLT) approved 37 grants amounting to more than $2.5 million during its recent board meeting held on 13 November.
This is the largest funding allocation of the 2023/24 financial year.
Over half of the approved grants has been allocated to initiatives directly benefiting our youth, including $320,000 to Wakatipu Youth Trust, $260,000 to Kahu Youth, and $154,476 to Alexandra and Districts Youth Trust to support their operational costs.
Many of CLT’s operational grants are multiyear grants, meaning that organisations have certainty of funding for up to three years. This enables them to continue their valuable work in empowering our younger generation through mentorship, educational resources, and essential support systems.
"It is paramount for us to invest in our youth as they are the future stewards of our community,” Linda Robertson, Chair of CLT, says.
"Their potential, creativity, and enthusiasm inspire us to continue supporting initiatives that empower and nurture their talents, ensuring a bright and promising tomorrow for the CLT region."
Alexandra Elim Church Trust receive a $250,000 grant towards the construction of a multi-purpose community space in Alexandra. The comprehensive plan includes a 215-seat auditorium, two multifunctional spaces, and a commercial kitchen.
"Over the past 3 years we have been developing plans and raising funds to transform our property at into a modern, multi-purpose facility," Aaron More, Senior Pastor at Alexandra Elim Church, says.
"This grant will help us start the project in early 2024 and will result in a fantastic facility that will not only be used by the church but also various groups that serve our community.
"We are grateful for the support of Central Lakes Trust and look forward to seeing this project become a reality”
In addition to the existing programmes that will benefit from the space, Alexandra Elim Church Trust also envisions new initiatives such as a School of Arts to offer affordable after-school music, dance, and drama lessons being established.
After this funding round, the total grants approved to date for the financial year ending 31 March, 2024 amounts to $6.7 million.
GRANTS APPROVED – 13 NOVEMBER 2023
Project Grants
Alexandra Elim Church Trust - Community Space Development: $250,000
Alexandra Primary School Mural for school redevelopment: $4,000
Arrowtown Preschool Durham Street; Arrowtown Preschool Cotter Ave - Sleep Room Extension: $3,822
Bhartiya Samaj Queenstown Queenstown Diwali 2023: $8,400
Central Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association - 126th Central Otago A&P Show 2024 $8,478
Cromwell Presbyterian Church Light Party 2023: $3,310
Cromwell Primary School Outdoor Learning Environment: $100,000
Cystic Fibrosis NZ Providing services for those affected by Cystic Fibrosis $6,000
Hawea Playgroup Playscape Project - Stage 1 $ 6,615
Lake Hawea Community Centre Emergency Generator $12,500
QMTBC Queenstown Bike Festival: $9,500
Queenstown Primary School Playground upgrade $213,029
The Rodger Fox Big Band Queenstown workshop and performance: $7,700
Upper Clutha Tracks Trust Charteris Track: $46,527
Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshows Ltd - Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow 2024: $55,000
Project grants total: $734,881
Operational/Programme Grants
Alexandra and Districts Youth Trust Operational Grant Jan 2024 - Dec 2026: $154,476
Alexandra Districts Parents Centre Operational Grant Oct 2023 - Mar 2025: $3,750
Arts On Tour NZ Programme Grant Jan 2024 - Dec 2024: $22,454
Catholic Social Services Operational Grant Jan 2024 - Dec 2026: $55,000
Central Otago REAP Operational Grant Jan 2024 - Dec 2026: $131,823
Central Otago Riding for Disabled Operational Grant Jan 2024 - Dec 2024: $14,000
Community Networks Wanaka Operational Grant Jan 2024 - Dec 2026: $180,000
Cromwell Community House Operational Grant Nov 2023 - Mar 2025: $42,500
Good Bitches Baking Operational Grant Oct 2023 - Mar 2025: $7,470
Graeme Dingle Foundation Southern Programme at WHS Jan 2024 - Dec 2026: $26,040
Kahu Youth Operational Grant Jan 2024 - Dec 2026: $260,000
Life Education Trust Operational Grant Jan 2024 - Dec 2024: $30,000
Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society Inc Operational Grant Jan 2024 - Dec 2024: $8,832
Pivotal Point Operational Grant Nov 2023 - Mar 2025: $70,833
Southern REAP Drive My Life Programme Jan 2024 - Dec 2024: $34,600
St Andrew's Anglican Church Programme Grant Jan 2024 - Dec 2024: $8,100
Sticks 'n Stones Programme Grant Jan 2024 - Dec 2024: $90,196
The Boys Brigade in New Zealand Inc ICONZ Edge programme Jan 2023 - Dec 2024: $23,176
Transition to Work Trust Mana Rangatahi Programme Jan 2024 - Dec 2024: $73,242
Wakatipu Youth Trust Operational Grant Jan 2024 - Dec 2026: $320,000
Youth Employment Project Operational Grant Jan 2024 - Dec 2026: $45,000
Programme grants total: $1,601,492
CLT Initiatives
Sport Otago Swim safe programme Jan 2024 - Dec 2026: $207,709
Central Otago Queenstown Trails Network Trust - Tracks Maintenance Fund: $24,662
CLT initiatives grants total: $232,371
TOTAL GRANTS APPROVED – NOVEMBER 2023: $2,568,744
FINANCIAL YEAR END - 2023/2024: $6,667,313
