Auckland Council’s Kaipatiki Local Grant Programme in New Zealand
Deadline: 30-Jul-21
Auckland Council has launched Kaipatiki Community Grants that aims to provide contestable community grants to local communities.
This US-based Foundation will fund small organizations that provide social assistance all around the world. Deadline to apply: 30 Sep 2021
NGO Grants to promote and protect Child Rights. Deadline to apply: 15 Aug 2021
Funding for Projects promoting Youth Mental Health & Wellness (Select Countries). Deadline to apply: 11 Aug 2021
Support for Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Projects (Europe). Deadline to apply: 30 Nov 2021
Grants for Latin America in the areas of Education, Business, Tourism and Culture. Deadline to apply: 10 Sep 2021
3-year Pilot Grant-making Program to assist Small and New NGOs. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
An Opportunity for NGOs engaged in eradicating Child Labour, Forced Labour, and Human Trafficking. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
Grants for Researchers working in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences + Fully-funded to the US. Deadline to apply: 1 October 2021
Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021
Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021
Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities
One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
Objectives
The following Objectives apply to Transitional Rates Grants:
to facilitate the ongoing provision of non-commercial (non-business) community services that meet the needs of residents in the Kaipatiki Local Board area.
to facilitate the ongoing provision of non-commercial (non-business) recreational opportunities for residents in the Kaipatiki Local Board area.
assist the organisation’s survival
make membership of the organisation more accessible to the general public, particularly disadvantaged groups. These include children, youth, young families, aged people and economically disadvantaged people.
Priorities
This US-based Foundation will fund small organizations that provide social assistance all around the world. Deadline to apply: 30 Sep 2021
NGO Grants to promote and protect Child Rights. Deadline to apply: 15 Aug 2021
Funding for Projects promoting Youth Mental Health & Wellness (Select Countries). Deadline to apply: 11 Aug 2021
Support for Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Projects (Europe). Deadline to apply: 30 Nov 2021
Grants for Latin America in the areas of Education, Business, Tourism and Culture. Deadline to apply: 10 Sep 2021
3-year Pilot Grant-making Program to assist Small and New NGOs. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
An Opportunity for NGOs engaged in eradicating Child Labour, Forced Labour, and Human Trafficking. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021
Grants for Researchers working in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences + Fully-funded to the US. Deadline to apply: 1 October 2021
Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021
Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021
Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities
One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
The Kaipatiki Local Board welcomes grant applications that align with the following local board plan priorities:
Note: these priorities relate to the local board objectives as outlined in the local board plan.
their people are involved in the community, socially connected to one another, and supported to be active,creative, resilient, and healthy
their natural environment is protected and restored for future generations to enjoy
their built environment is high quality, vibrant, well-maintained, reflects the culture and heritage of Kaipatiki, and meets their people’s needs
their people have many transport options and can easily and safely move around and find their way
their people can buy local, live local and work local.
Funding Information
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Grant value- $1000+
Outcomes
Their grants programme will be targeted towards supporting the following outcomes, as outlined in their local board plan:
Belonging and wellbeing
Environment
Places and Spaces
Transport and connections
Opportunity and prosperity
Higher Priority for Eligibility:
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Training Video: How NGOs can use Storytelling Techniques to raise funds?
Training Video: How NGOs can use Videos to influence Donors
How NGOs can search, identify and appoint Fundraising Consultants and Grant Writers?
Writing Proposals during Pandemic: A Training Video on Adapting Grant writing during the Coronavirus Pandemic
How NGOs can adopt Donor Prospect Research for Fundraising Success?
Training Video: How to take Lessons Learned from Previous Projects and adapt them for New Proposals
Training Video on Essential Financial Management Skills for NGOs
Training Video: How to Influence Donors through Your Proposals by Cheryl Hooper
Training Video: How to Influence Donors through Your Proposals by Cheryl Hooper
Training Video: Improving your Chances of Success Grant Writing Skills & Tips 2 – Concept Notes by Cheryl Hooper
Training Video: How to develop a Firm Financial Base: Effective Fundraising Planning for NGOs
Training Video: How to use Digital Channels effectively for Fundraising?
Training Video: How to Develop a Branding and Communication Strategy for Successful Fundraising?
A higher priority will be given to applications that:
provide opportunities for all members of the Kaipatiki community to benefit from the proposed project or activity and where access is not restricted to members of the organisation making the application
are from applicants based and operating within the Kaipatiki area providing and targeting services,
benefits, and participation opportunities for Kaipatiki residents
targets and supports local resident participation.
Lower Priority for Eligibility:
Some applications will automatically be given lower priority:
How NGOs can use Emotions to inspire donors to support their work
Training Video for NGOs on Exploring Partnerships, Developing Networking and Mobilising funding
Training Video: How NGOs can use Storytelling Techniques to raise funds?
Training Video: How NGOs can use Videos to influence Donors
How NGOs can search, identify and appoint Fundraising Consultants and Grant Writers?
Writing Proposals during Pandemic: A Training Video on Adapting Grant writing during the Coronavirus Pandemic
How NGOs can adopt Donor Prospect Research for Fundraising Success?
Training Video: How to take Lessons Learned from Previous Projects and adapt them for New Proposals
Training Video on Essential Financial Management Skills for NGOs
Training Video: How to Influence Donors through Your Proposals by Cheryl Hooper
Training Video: How to Influence Donors through Your Proposals by Cheryl Hooper
Training Video: Improving your Chances of Success Grant Writing Skills & Tips 2 – Concept Notes by Cheryl Hooper
Training Video: How to develop a Firm Financial Base: Effective Fundraising Planning for NGOs
Training Video: How to use Digital Channels effectively for Fundraising?
Training Video: How to Develop a Branding and Communication Strategy for Successful Fundraising?
applications for travel and accommodation outside Auckland (the board may make exceptions if there will be a tangible benefit for Auckland ratepayers)
applications for retrospective costs (where the activity has already taken place), unless:
this is necessary as a condition of the grant
they are satisfied there are other mitigating circumstances
applications for fundraising events or activities where the beneficiary is a third party, e.g. charity events, sponsored walks (exceptions may be made if they determine the event has a wider community benefit beyond its primary purpose as a fundraiser)
applications for food – unless the provision of food will enable the project outcomes to be achieved (you will need to provide evidence of how this will be measured and achieved)
applications by schools and churches – unless clear benefits to the wider community can be demonstrated, e.g. on-going community access to facilities
applications from groups based outside the Kaipatiki Local Board area, unless you can clearly demonstrate the benefit to Kaipatiki community members
applications for activities taking place, or groups based outside the Kaipatiki Local Board area, unless the applicant can clearly demonstrate the benefit to Kaipatiki community members
applications for large amounts where other funders haven’t been approached
applications where the applicant has a considerable cash surplus (relative to the amount applied for), unless the applicant can verify that it is a specifically tagged reserve and cannot be used as a contribution towards the submitted project.
applications that consistently seek ongoing organisation administrative costs for staff and overheads.
applications from organisations who have already applied for a grant, within the same financial year.
Criteria
The following Criteria apply to Transitional Rates Grants:
Transitional Rates Grants will only apply to land owned by the council or owned and occupied by a charitable organisation, which is used exclusively or principally for sporting, recreation, or community purposes and is located in the Kaipatiki Local Board area.
Transitional Rates Grants will not apply to organisations operated for private pecuniary profit or which charge commercial tuition fees.
Transitional Rates Grants will not apply to groups or organisations whose primary purpose is to address the needs of adult members (over 18 years) for entertainment or social interaction, or who engage in recreational, sporting or community services as a secondary purpose only.
The application for a Transitional Rates Grant must be made in round one of the Kaipatiki Grants Programme and must be for the current financial year.
Note that the local board will only consider supporting applications for transitional rates grants that amount to up to 50% of the group’s annual rates bill.
Note that transitional rates grant recipients will most likely be required to pay the first quarterly rates instalment prior to receiving a transitional rates grant, and therefore will need to allocated any grant received post payment of their Q1 rates invoice to their annual rates bill.
All other rules for Transitional Rates Grants are as per the Kaipatiki Grants Programme guidelines for other applications.
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