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Community and Volunteering Capability Fund
Simple applicationProvides 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.
nationwide
Upcoming rounds
Community and Volunteering Capability Fund - Sector leadership priority
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6 May 2026
Closes
3 Jun 2026
Community and Volunteering Capability Fund - Volunteering priority
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6 May 2026
Closes
3 Jun 2026
Sector leadership priority
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6 May 2026
Closes
3 Jun 2026
Volunteering priority
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6 May 2026
Closes
3 Jun 2026
Grant Range
Varies by priority, but total funding for volunteering projects is $111,000 across all projects
What they fund
leadership improvementvolunteering supportorganizational capabilityyouth worker training
Who can apply
incorporated society
What they won't fund
projects or activities that do not directly support one of the fund's 4 prioritiesindividual peopleprojects or activities that have ended or started before a grant is maderequests from fundraisers, including commercial or professional fundraisersprojects involving buying land, buildings, furniture or fittingsprojects intended to generate a profitrepaying or servicing debtprojects or activities to promote commercial, political or religious activitiesemployment or business initiatives, commercial enterprises or initiatives
What they care about
The Community and Volunteering Capability Fund (CVC) supports four priorities: sector leadership, volunteering, organisational capability, and youth worker training.
Application structure
Budget
A budget is required for all requests except organisational capability requests.
Financial Statements
Financial statements no more than 18 months old are required.
Required documents
- • budget
- • financial statements