Major Events Development Fund
[ Last Updated 23 June 2011 ]
The purpose of the Major Events Development Fund (MEDF) is to attract, retain, grow and deliver major events.
The Major Events Development Fund focuses on the additional benefits that can be achieved through the provision of government funding to a major event. They are above and beyond those benefits that would be provided by the event without Major Events Development Fund support.
The Major Events Development Fund is not intended as a source of ongoing, year-on-year funding for events. It is a development programme for events which meet the MEDF Criteria.
The Fund is contestable, with a two-stage application process. Applications are considered twice yearly, and each application is considered against other applications in the funding round and compared with previous event investments. Applicants are required to be GST registered (company, trust or incorporated society).
The median level of government investment since 2005 has been $150,000 and the average level of government investment since 2005 has been $241,330.
Since 2005 the fund has supported 96 events and invested over $30.2 million (correct as at July 2011).
MEDF Recipients
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APPLICATION DEADLINES
- Monday 13 February 2012
- Monday 23 April 2012
- Monday 16 July 2012
- Monday 1 October 2012
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Application Stages
1. Stage One: Applicants complete and submit a Stage One Application Form. If successful, they are invited to submit another more detailed application for Stage Two.
2. Stage Two: Invited applicants are advised of the Stage Two application requirements which include the presentation of:
o a comprehensive business plan
o a detailed event budget
o a marketing and promotional plan
o audited accounts
o event underwriter information
o endorsements from relevant national bodies, stakeholders, local authorities and associated organisations.
Application Documents
Major Events Development Fund Criteria, Eligibility Guidelines and Information for Applicants
Stage One Application Form Guidance
This also includes the Major Events Development Fund Criteria, Eligibility Guidelines and Information for Applicants.
Stage One Application Form
This also includes all the information in the Stage One Application Form Guidance.
Ministry of Economic Development’s Standard Terms and Conditions
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