What sponsorships will not be considered by MainPower?

MainPower is unable to consider sponsorships for the following:

• Individuals projects because it is not possible to support everyone equitably.

• Retrospective applications (projects already completed or costs committed before application).

• Marketing and promotion of messages to either targeted groups or the community as a whole.

• Projects where the benefit is outside our funding regions, which cover Kaikōura, Hurunui, and Waimakariri.

• Fund projects that are, or are likely to be highly socially divisive, for example, organisations applying to fund projects which are political or religious in nature.

• Projects that have no community involvement and support.

• Funding for land purchase.

• Debt repayment or refinancing of existing debt.

• Directly fund scholarships to individuals.

• Fund travel for groups or individuals.

• Fundraising costs.

• Political parties or groups aligned with political parties.

• Religious Groups/organisations or their events, activities or projects.

• Local government or central government departments for activities that could primarily be deemed to be their responsibility.

• After-school programmes.