Todd Foundation Earthquake Recovery Fund
The Todd Foundation has now started its grant programme to not-for-profit organisations in Christchurch and Canterbury.
The $1.84m Todd Foundation Earthquake Recovery Fund, that was set up through donations from the Todd Corporation, Todd family members, and Todd staff, will focus on two key areas:
- Engaging communities in recovery and renewal
- Supporting the recovery of the Canterbury not-for-profit sector
The Todd Foundation Earthquake Recovery Fund’s approach includes:
- Using a quick and simple online application form. Funding guidelines and the online form is available from http://www.toddfoundation.org.nz/applying-for-grants/earthquake-recovery-fund-eligibility
- Making funding decisions regularly; at least every four to eight weeks and more often when required. Decisions on initial funding will be made by a committee consisting of Christchurch residents Charles Reid, Helena Francis and Garth Nowland-Foreman and Todd Foundation trustees Tom Lambie, Malcolm Whyte, Georgina Ralston and David Moloney.
- Working closely with other funders wherever possible. As a first collaborative step the Todd Foundation are planning to contract a Christchurch-based project manager in partnership with the Tindall Foundation. They are also working with Philanthropy NZ to support further funder collaboration.
- All funds donated into the Todd Foundation Earthquake Recovery Fund and interest earned will directly benefit Canterbury organisations. Overheads and administration costs will be met by the Todd Foundation.
For more information please visit ttp://www.toddfoundation.org.nz/christchurch-earthquake-recovery-fund/.