ABOUT THE FUND
The Subsidy Scheme makes available to Community Groups who are TECT Consumers funds to enable them to further their work on behalf of our Community. TECT puts the funds into the purchase of equipment that uses electricity, electrical installation costs for new or existing community facilities, or other applications associated with electricity use. Subsidies are generally 50% of the electrical costs with a maximum of $60,000. Applications are considered quarterly with close-off dates being 10 February, 10 May, 10 August and 10 November.
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APPLICATION FORM
Click here to download Application Form (Word 2007)
Because applications invariably require supporting documentation, they must be posted, delivered or couriered to the TECT Office. Emailed or faxed forms cannot be accepted. Please read the instructions on the Information Sheet carefully before any application is completed and submitted.
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RECENT TECT PROJECTS
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TECT Gives More Life to Life Ed's Mobile Classroom
TECT helped with funding of $35,800 for the upgrade of electrical equipment in Life Education Trust's (LET) Mobile Classroom. Life Education is an ongoing health based education programme that aims to give children from ages 5-13 years knowledge and skills for life. It offers a choice of 18 difference programmes including healthy eating, self esteem, friendship and bullying, and how to stay free from harmful substances. The programmes are delivered from a mobile classroom that visits Primary and Intermediate Schools from Katikati to Otamarakau.
LET Chairpersoon Astrid Martin says "Having the technology to deliver these important messages in a dynamic fashion has more impact on the children. TECT's funding means we will be able to continue performing at a high standard".
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Community Hub Benefits from TECT Funding
 The St Andrews Presbyterian Church in Mt Maunganui was established in 1953 and it has long been regarded as a community hub for people of all ages. The Church hosts ‘Music and Movement’ lessons for preschoolers, programmes designed specifically for children and youth, kapa haka practices, working women’s group meetings, and men’s and seniors group programmes. In addition, a Korean Church was established in the church buildings a year ago and its members meet weekly on Sunday afternoons. In total, church administrators estimate that there are over 1000 people using the facility in an average week!
The Church submitted an application to TECT for funding to assist in the purchase of a number of electrical appliances, many of which were to replace those already in use, thanks to the generosity of church goers who had loaned them for an “extended period”. Items nominated for purchase were computers, shredders and printers for the administration centre, and hot water urns, commercial vacuum cleaners and a commercial dishwasher for the kitchen and maintenance team. The church had also identified the need for improved projectors, sound facilities and an upgraded security system.
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Improved Patrolling as a result of TECT funding
 Papamoa Lifesaving Chairman Matthew Pickering and his two young children have something to smile about. His club is one of the busiest lifesaving clubs in the region and it relies on first-class equipment to ensure that communications are swift, efficient and reliable. With TECT funding, the Club is now in a position to improve its PA system, its VHF radios and its computer system including software and printers. That’s good news for Matthew and good news for swimmers who rely on the lifesaving club to provide them with a safe beach for swimming and recreation.
The Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club was considered a worthy recipient by TECT because of the valuable service that they provide this community, largely on a voluntary basis. The Club, last year alone, put in over 2500 hours in voluntary lifeguard patrol.
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