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.