Deadline: 29-Jul-22
The Waitaki District Council is now accepting applications for the Community Group Grants (CGG) Program to assist non-profit organisations and groups based in the Waitaki District with projects.
Objectives
The objectives of Community Group Grants are:
- To assist groups to meet the needs of the community
- To support projects that demonstrate local initiative
Funding Information
There are two funding rounds per annum, with a total of $75,000 available to cover both funding rounds ($37,500.00 per round).
Outcomes
Community Group Grants contribute to the following Community Outcomes:
- They provide and enable services and facilities so people want to stay and move here
- They understand the diverse needs of their community
Eligibility Criteria
- Groups applying for Community Group Grants must meet the following criteria:
- Be not-for-profit
- Be based in the Waitaki District or delivering a service that benefits the District or a part of it
- Be able to show that their project is meeting an identified need in the community
- Be making a contribution of their own to the project (financial, volunteer time etc)
- Be able to demonstrate that without Council support the project will not proceed
- Must account for any funding received.
- Not-for-profit groups are eligible to apply for a Community Group Grant.
- A project may include one-off programmes, services or activities that benefit the community.
Ineligible
- Groups primarily funded by Central Government
- Organisations needing considerable capital funding
- Individuals
Criteria
The assessment of applications is conducted by the Community Group Grants Committee, which is a sub-committee of Waitaki District Council. The Committee will take the following into consideration when assessing applications:
- Previous grants received from Waitaki District Council
- Whether the application complies with the Community Group Grants’ criteria
- The level of compliance with conditions of any previous grants from Waitaki District Council (have you returned previous accountability forms?)
- The ability of the organisation to successfully deliver the project
- Any independent assessment or comment sought from relevant government or community agencies or groups
- Other sources of funding available to the organisation and its fundraising capabilities and previous outcomes.
For more information, visit https://www.waitaki.govt.nz/District/Community-Grants-and-Awards/Community-Group-Grants