Nautilus Foundation

Grant Application Changes

We have updated our grant application form for ease of completion and to better meet compliance and accountability of funds being used. This involves the request for more information and documentation.

IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENT - Nautilus Foundation Merger With Trillian Trust

After 13 years operating as a Class 4 Charitable gaming trust, the Trustees of Nautilus Foundation have finalised negotiations to merge all of its operations with Trillian Trust to take effect from 1 June 2013. The Nautilus Foundation gaming venues which generate funds to distribute to the community will be transferred to Trillian Trust by the end of May 2013.

Final Grants Distribution
The last day for accepting Nautilus Foundation grant applications for consideration will be Monday,10June 2013. It is envisaged the final Nautilus Foundation trustees meeting for considering grant applications will take place by the end of July 2013.

We recommend that all community groups that use to apply to Nautilus Foundation now apply to Trillian Trust from 1 June 2013 (see www.trillian.co.nz).

On-going Compliance
Once the final grants distribution meeting has taken place, the process of closing down Nautilus Foundation will begin. However, before we close down, we will conduct our compliance audits to follow up with grant recipients with any outstanding accountability reports and documentation to verify grant expenditure.

The Trustees and staff of Nautilus Foundation have appreciated the opportunity to support and empower the local communities of NZ over the past 13 years and sincerely wish youthe very best.

For any further information relating to this update, please contact Yvonne on yvonne@nautilusfoundation.org.nz or 09 636-3525.

We are an Auckland based charitable trust that raises funds for community, philanthropic and sporting purposes through the operation of gaming machines in the Auckland, Hamilton, Thames and Taupo area.

Nautilus Foundation, formerly known as Pacific Sports & Community Trust (PSCT), maintains an open and equitable funding regime that enables non-profit organizations such as sports clubs, cultural groups, community based societies or charitable trusts and incorporated societies to apply for funds through a transparent application process.

Nautilus Foundation aims to maximize the returns to the community. We seek to provide funding to benefit and empower communities to meet its community needs.

If you are a group that is considering applying please read the information contained on this site first before proceeding. The Nautilus Foundation acknowledges the hard work and commitment of a network of hotels.
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Annual Grants
Our grants for the period January 2009 to April 2013 are listed on our Applications Received webpage. We will be publishing our grants at regular 3 monthly intervals. Read More >