Operations and Small Assets Fund- New Zealand

Deadline: 31-Aug-2024

The Horowhenua District Council is inviting applications for the Operations and Small Assets Fund.

Purpose 

• The Operations and Small Assets Fund provides support funding to community not-for-profit and voluntary organisations for costs associated with either:
  • Enhancing the community through the services or programmes they provide.
  • Administrative and operational costs of running the organisation and their services.
  • Maintaining or acquiring small assets.

Priorities

• Applications must meet the following grant priorities, including:
  • The organisation’s service or programme must align with the purpose of this grant.
  • The organisation’s service or programme must demonstrate collaboration across community organisations and voluntary groups.
  • The organisation’s service or programme should be locally significant and of benefit to the Horowhenua community and enhance community wellbeing.
  • The applicant must be a recognised and active community, not for profit organisation formally constituted as an Incorporated Society or Charity, (or whose parent body is formally constituted).
  • The operational expenses must be incurred within the nine-month period following allocation of funding.
  • Applications should also clearly demonstrate a link to the Horowhenua District Council’s He Hapori Pakari Strong Communities – Community Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2027 principles for enhancing community connection:
    • Collective Action – Community-led development is how they make Horowhenua safe, vibrant, inclusive, and connected.  Council supports this by enabling collaboration among people and organisations. The communities drive projects for neighbourhood wellbeing.
    • Sense of Community – They foster inclusion, reduce discrimination, and break down barriers to opportunity, especially for disadvantaged groups. This promotes fairness and equity, enhancing overall wellbeing in Horowhenua.  They offer free or low-cost community events and activities and fund local groups and programs. The communities feel connected and support each other.
    • Social Cohesion – Social cohesion means building shared values and communities where everyone feels connected and can tackle challenges together. Council supports these efforts, and the communities are ready to collaborate.

Funding Information

• The average grant issued will be between $500.00 and $3,000.00.

What can I apply for?

• Operational:
  • Facility rental/hireage
  • Insurance
  • Utility expenses
  • Software and I.T infrastructure
  • Safety and compliance equipment
  • Administrative and operational costs
  • Volunteer Expenses
  • Salaries and Wages
• Small Assets:
  • Office supplies
  • Small tools, appliances and equipment
  • Low-cost electronic devices
  • Kitchen and/or tearoom equipment or supplies
  • Minor pieces of furniture

Eligibility Criteria

• Community not-for profit organisations
• Voluntary organisations
• Community and social development programmes
• Lower priority for funding – Organisations already receiving money from HDC in the form of:
  • Contracted service contracts
  • Rental agreements that are below market rate
  • Rates remissions
  • Council contributions to insurance packages
• These organisations will receive less prioritisation for funding over those organisations that do not receive any financial support

Ineligible

• Individuals
• Central Government and other organisations that have significant means of regular income
• Organisations needing considerable capital funding
• Schools

For more information, visit Horowhenua District Council.