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Support for Volunteering Fund

Administered by Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)

This fund gives grants to not-for-profit organisations for services and projects that improve leadership and strengthen the capability and capacity of New Zealand’s diverse community and voluntary sector.

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This fund is open for applications now.

The Support for Volunteering Fund provides grants for community projects. It also provides grants to support activities run by regional volunteer centres and Volunteering New Zealand.

Mahi aroha/volunteering follows the principles of tikanga, to preserve māna and rangatiratanga rather than for financial or personal reward. This fund recognises the special meaning for Māori, Pacific and ethnic communities. It caters for the different approaches to volunteering and needs of different sectors. Funding is available for Māori organisations for that will promote and support mahi aroha.

Regions

Area Outside Region Auckland Canterbury Marlborough Bay of Plenty Gisborne Hawkes Bay Manawatu-Whanganui Nationwide Nelson Northland Otago Southland Taranaki Tasman Waikato West Coast Wellington

Industry

Non-specific

Focus

Cultural
Community development

Project Types

Support Types

Grants