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Funding For OSCAR Programmes
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) pay OSCAR funding to organisations providing before school, after school or school holiday programmes for 5 to 13 year olds.
OSCAR Development Funding
If you are setting up a new OSCAR programme you can apply for a one-off OSCAR Development Grant of up to $3,000. This is to help with initial set up costs and to gain Child, Youth and Family OSCAR Approval.
Important Point
A Development Funding application cannot be submitted at the same time as an Assistance Funding application. We recommend you contact the Funding Coordinator for Development Funding deadlines prior to the Assistance Funding deadlines.
OSCAR Assistance Funding
OSCAR Assistance Funding is paid to help you with the day to day costs of running your OSCAR programme. The amount you can receive is based on your programmes level of need. The maximum amount you can apply for each year is $16,000 per programme.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Assistance Funding, programmes need meet the following criteria;
- Be CYF Approved for OSCAR Services;
- Operate 5 days per week;
- Receive income from parent fees or contributions;
- Demonstrate a need for funding to improve the programmes sustainability and quality.
In addition:
- Before school programmes must also operate for at least 5 hours per week during the school term
- After school programmes must also operate for at least 10 hours per week during the school term
- Holiday programmes must also operate for at least 30 hours per week, operate for at least 4 weeks per year, and operate for each holiday period.
For assistance please contact the Funding Coordinator at The OSCAR Foundation or your OSCAR Advisor
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