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These guidelines have been prepared by the Funding Information Service to help you get started in thinking about making funding applications.
Date updated: 12 November 2007
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Date updated: 26 June 2008
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BreakOut is New Zealand's biggest collection of information about awards, scholarships and grants available for individuals. There are currently 2,703 schemes listed, 1,804 open for applications.
Date updated: 1 July 2008
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This is a Google document with useful information on putting together a business plan for any Not-For-Profit Organisation.
Date updated: 10 March 2008
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Many community organisations need to raise funds to be able to continue their work in the community or to carry out special projects. Seeking funding is one of the most important tasks facing these ...
Date updated: 12 November 2007
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This downloadable toolkit is to assist you in getting your key information across to the general public and stakeholders.
Date updated: 9 November 2007
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CorporateCitizens holds details of New Zealand businesses that are committed to building relationships with community and voluntary organisations.
It is the first port of call ...
Date updated: 1 July 2008
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There is assistance available to community groups and individuals in other forms than just money.
Date updated: 12 November 2007
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This guide, produced by the Far North District Council, provides an overview of funding available in Northland.
Date updated: 5 June 2008
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FundView is the first stop for information about funding sources for community groups and organisations in New Zealand. There are currently 712 schemes listed, 582 are open for applications.
Date updated: 1 July 2008
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The Department of Internal Affairs maintains a list of the gaming societies that fund community groups including contact details and how to apply. Link here to the list of gaming societies.
Date updated: 26 June 2008
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This is a brief look at how you can get your message out using the media. And for that you will need a plan so that your communication is effective.
Date updated: 8 November 2007
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Almost all funders will want to see a business plan and/or budget for your project. This guide from business.govt.nz has information on what your business plan should include and ideas for the ...
Date updated: 9 November 2007
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Formal meetings are not just a series of unrelated incidents, they have established agendas and procedures so it is important to keep minutes to record motions and decisions.
Date updated: 9 November 2007
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The Planning your Project guide from the Funding Information Service helps you clarify the project that you're seeking funding for.
Date updated: 12 November 2007
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The Managing Well resource catalogue (online in the Community Centre section of this web site) includes references or links to manuals, websites, information sheets, books, and other documents, and a ...
Date updated: 1 April 2008
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North Shore Community and Social Services (NSCSS) has a large selection of affordable, relevant and practical resources on a wide variety of topics including funding. NSCSS can be contacted by email ...
Date updated: 2 March 2006
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Available free of charge on the NZ Live website is a directory of potential funding sources for the arts and culture sector.
Date updated: 9 November 2007
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Panui is the quarterly newsletter of the Funding Information Service and includes information of relevance to the community sector.
Date updated: 26 June 2008
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QuickGuides are a series of books on many subjects of interest to non-profits, charities, NGOs, community groups, and other organisations worldwide.
Date updated: 15 October 2004
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The Social Report 2007 website from the Ministry of Social Development provides information on the social health and wellbeing of New Zealand society.
Date updated: 9 November 2007
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Available free of charge at SPARC's website is a directory of potential funding sources for sport and recreation. Link here to SPARC's resource of funding for Sport and Recreation.
Date updated: 19 January 2006
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Many sport and recreation clubs operate with limited finances and need to raise additional funds through fundraising, sponsorship or grants.
Date updated: 9 October 2007
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This guide from the Funding Information Service deals with sponsorship issues including processes for attracting sponsorship and other factors to consider.
Date updated: 12 November 2007
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The Global Education Fund (GEF) is a contestable pool of money allocated through New Zealand's International Aid and Development Agency, NZAID, Nga Hoe Tuputupu-mai-tawhiti.
Date updated: 10 March 2008
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The Grant Seeker's Guide to successful funding applications by Trust Waikato is a free, bilingual resource containing information of relevance to any group seeking funding in New Zealand.
Date updated: 12 November 2007
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The Seriously Good Guide to Fundraising is a regional guide which provides practical ideas and advice for community groups wanting to raise funds.
Date updated: 28 May 2008