New Zealand
Small Grants Fund
Apply now for the Small Grants Fund
Download an application form and attach it in a email to info@scnz.org.nz or post it to:
New Zealand Programme
Save the Children New Zealand
PO Box 6584
Marion Square
Wellington 6141
To get a good idea of what types of projects we fund, take a look at the recipients of last year's funding round. Applications must be in by 15 April 2009.
What is the Small Grants Fund?
The maximum Small Grants Fund award is $10,000:
Save the Children will fund local initiatives that make lasting benefits for children and young people by building their capacity to reach their full potential.
Who can apply?
Children, young people, individuals, organisations, youth workers and communities who are interested in advancing children’s rights in New Zealand are welcome to apply.
Focus areas:
Projects should focus on child participation, child protection, and child poverty and where appropriate, input from children is expected. For example, your project ideas can be identified, developed and implemented by or with children and young people.
Examples of what can be funded:
The Small Grants Fund will consider funding research, project development, start-up costs, training, and appropriate resources, conferences and meetings.
Examples of what will NOT be funded:
Capital items such as office equipment, on going project costs, leisure activities, medical expenses, retrospective funding, projects taking place off shore and those undertaken by national and local government will not be considered.
More information
General Conditions for Successful Applicants
Past recipients
Pacific Mentors - a new resource to help Pasifika community groups access support services and funding for their management, training and development needs.