Lotteries NZ - Community Grants

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NZ Lotteries Grants Board

Funded by NZ Lotto profits, Lotteries Community Grants support a wide range of community projects across New Zealand. One of the largest grant programmes in the country.

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Grant Range

$50,000 or less

Decision Time

8-12 weeks

What kind of funding

one off

e.g. grant, loan, sponsorship

How to Apply

online form

What they fund

community facilitiesequipmenteventscapital projectscommunity development

Who can apply

charitable trustincorporated societymaraeschoolcouncilcommunity group

What they won't fund

individualsresearch, including large scale research plans, feasibility studies for capital projects and health researchcapital works where the total project cost is over $50,000requests that fit under the priorities for the Minister’s Discretionary Fund (MDF) and Emergency Disaster Relief (EDRF)activities/projects that have been deemed to be lower priority based on the selection of committee priority medium and near horizon outcomes

What they care about

Lottery Community prioritises organisations that support the needs of groups named in the Gambling Act 2003: Māori, Pacific people and other ethnic communities, older people, women, youth, and people with disabilities, and those facing barriers to participation in society.

Writing tips

Applications should align with the Lottery Grants Board's Outcomes Framework and the Committee's priority outcomes based on regional needs.

Common mistakes to avoid

Requests are less likely to be funded if they do not align with the Committee's priority outcomes or if the organisation has a poor grant management history.

What makes a strong application

Organisations with a good grant management history, strong governance and management systems, and experience in running similar services or activities are more likely to receive multi-year funding.

Application structure

Budget

Include a budget including income and expenditure if the request is for $20,000 or more for any single year.

Quote

Provide a quote no older than 6 months old at the closing date if the request is for minor capital works.

Required documents

• budget including income and expenditure
• quote no older than 6 months old
• annual financial statements no older than 18 months

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