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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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Closing Dates

OSCAR Assistance Funding
The closing date for the Autumn Funding round is Wednesday 7 April 2010.

Important Point
Application forms are updated between each funding round, so it is important that you use the correct forms. Updated forms will be available in March 2010.

OSCAR Development Funding
Applications close on the last day of each month.

Download an up to date application form
OSCAR Development Funding Application Form - Part 1 Click to Download Reader
OSCAR Development Funding Application Form - Part 2 Click to Download Reader

Please note, there are two parts to complete. Your application must include both part 1 and 2.

To help you complete the application forms download this guide
OSCAR Development Funding Guide Click to Download Reader

Important Point
If you applying for Development Funding and also intend to apply for Assistance Funding in the Autumn 2010 round, you must have applied for your Development Funding by 12 March 2010*.

*All dates on this page are subject to change due to reasons beyond our control. Please ensure you check the dates to make sure they are correct.

 


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