Deadline: 24-Oct-22
The Catalytic Foundation is seeking applications for its Community Grants to fund small to medium sized, community-based organisations who do not have large inhouse marketing or fundraising resources and are providing direct social services to whanau/families and individuals.
Priority Areas
- Whanau/Family.
- Early years support.
- Youth development.
- Accommodation/housing.
- Food security.
- Community services.
- Maori and Pacifica communities.
- Refugee, migrant and multi-cultural communities.
- Skill development / financial literacy.
Preferences
- Meeting the highest priority community needs.
- A high level of positive change through measured outcomes.
- Encouraging a high level of volunteer involvement.
- Promoting independence and self-sufficiency.
Funding Information
- The Catalytic Foundation Community Grants are a donation and GST exclusive.
- Most Grants are between $2,000 and $10,000.
- Applicants will be advised by March 2023 if successful for funding.
Applications are considered for
Project costs, social services, purchases under $3,000 and operating expenses including: rent, utilities, salaries/wages. If your organisation has received a Catalytic Foundation (formerly United Way NZ) grant in the last three consecutive years you may not be eligible in 2022/2023.
Geographical Focus
The Foundation invites organisations to apply from the following regions: Manawatu/Horowhenua, Whanganui, Canterbury, South Canterbury, Otago and Southland. A separate grant application is required for each region and amounts granted are subject to funds available.
Eligibility Criteria
- Charities services registered and/or incorporated society.
- Have been in operation for a minimum of two years.
- Confirmation of pre-printed bank account.
- Performance report for the previous financial year.
They Do Not Fund
Schools, core early childhood education programmes, government agencies, art organisations, sport organisations, animal charities, fixed assets or purchases over $3,000, capital projects, sports equipment, overseas travel, medical treatment or individuals, and health organisations (except in Otago).
For more information, visit https://www.catalytic.org.nz/community_grants
