Horowhenua District Council inviting Applications for Community Support Grant – New Zealand
Deadline: 31-Dec-20
The Horowhenua District Council is seeking applications for its Community Support Grant program to assist non-profit organisations meeting criteria with projects, events and costs associated with responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and support for community recovery.
(Ad) What tools do you need to raise funds for your organization?
A grants database, a donor search option, sample proposals, a library of guidebooks on how to raise funds, a grants map, a deadline calendar, training from fundraising experts and an alert system to give you timely information about new opportunities. We have all of these in our Premium Membership service – now available at 50% discount. $49.99 per year only. Click here!
Funding Information
A sum of $160,000 has been set aside this 2020 / 2021 financial year.
Funding awarded will vary, but the average grant issued will be between $500.00 and $3,000.00 but with no cap.
Program Criteria
Applications must clearly demonstrate a link to at least one or more of the following criteria:
(Ad) How can I search grant information of my interest?
fundsforNGOs Premium Membership has been designed to help NGOs and development professionals to easily find grant information of their interest. We have multiple ways to help you identify the grants you seek. Unlimited search options, advanced filter search and customised listings are available for you. Premium Membership is now available at 50% discount. $49.99 per year only. Click here!
Reduced social isolation and/or increased connectedness of people within the community.
Increased participation in communities and social connectedness through collaborating organisations and people working together to achieve a common purpose.
Improved health and general wellbeing of vulnerable sections of community.
Local people, particularly those who are vulnerable, lonely or isolated, are able to access services and activities that meet their needs.
To support community groups with fixed operating costs that can demonstrate a loss of at least 30% of income, (compared to 2019), due to COVID 19.
To build organizational capacity to respond to increased demand for services and/or building future resilience.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Organisations:
Non-profit organisations formally constituted as an Incorporated Society or Charity (or whose parent body or project partner is formally constituted)
Located within the Horowhenua District, or providing a targeted project in Horowhenua
Providing a community service
Limited in ability to source funding or revenue Voluntary Groups that are not formally constituted may be eligible for small grants in certain circumstances, particularly if seeking funding to establish themselves as a Charity or Society.
Ineligible Organisations:
Groups funded substantially from Central Government or who have other independent means of regular income
Organisations needing considerable capital funding
Organisations with unfinished projects from a previous funding round or outstanding accountability reports
Individuals
Applicants submitting an incomplete application
For more information, visit https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/Community/Grants-Funding/Council-Facilitated-Grants/Community-Support-Grant