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The Ministry of Social Development pay OSCAR funding to organisations providing before school, after school or school holiday programmes for 5 to 13 year olds.
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. 
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
If you are setting up a new OSCAR programme you can apply for a one-off OSCAR Development Grant of up to $3,000. As well as helping you with initial set up costs, this payment can be used for promoting your programme, or making any changes needed to meeting Child, Youth and Family approval requirements.
For assistance please contact the Funding Coordinator at The OSCAR Foundation or your OSCAR Advisor
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