Funding library

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The Te Pou funding library provides information on potential sources of funding. It lists funding institutions and grants available to support New Zealand research, evaluation, pilot programmes, feasibility studies, service developments, specific projects and/or associated costs. Links to each funding source are provided. This facilitates direct access to current and updated funding information. Please check with the host institution to confirm eligibility criteria, application details and closing dates.

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Other funding related sites and resources

North Island

Auckland City Community Board Discretionary Funding

Region	Auckland only.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Community groups and volunteer organisations within Auckland community board areas.
Description	Funding for projects which benefit the local community.
Closing date	Multiple depending on location.

ASB Community Trusts

Region	Auckland and Northland.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Incorporated societies and charitable trusts in operation for 12 months or more.
Description	Funding for health and social services including evaluation of services, operational support, raising awareness and administration equipment.
Closing date	Varies by category, Health and Social Services is 1 February and 1 July.

Bay Trust

Region	Bay of Plenty.
Maximum funding	$20,000.
Eligibility	Local, properly constituted community groups.
Description	Will consider grants for organisations and projects which help build, strengthen or enhance Bay of Plenty communities. Does not fund wages.
Closing date	30 June for an August decision and 31 December for a decision in February.

CH Izard Bequest (administered by Wellington City Council)

Region	Wellington rate-paying area.
Maximum funding	$5000.
Eligibility	Local Wellington not for profit groups.
Description	Funds education or support for needy, disadvantaged groups in the community.
Closing date	29 January.

Eastern and Central Community Trust

Region	Eastern, central and lower North Island.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Local community not-for-profit groups.
Description	Funds services which improve quality of life, community support, projects which alleviate social problems, education, culture and recreation.
Closing date	12 February, 16 April, 11 June, 13 August, 8 October and 10 December.

Endeavour Community Trust

Region	Multiple lower North Island.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Incorporated or charitable organisations, educational institutions.
Description	Funds sports, not for profit or recreational groups, educational institutions, or charity organisations that provide health or social assistance.
Closing date	Always open.

Skycity Auckland Community Trust

Region	Auckland.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Community and charitable organisations. Does not fund salaries or administration costs or medical research.
Description	Includes funding to community projects that provide care, treatment or counselling, teach life skills and provide educational programmes or research.
Closing date	March.

Skycity Hamilton Community Trust

Region	Hamilton.
Maximum funding	$2,000 to $25,000.
Eligibility	Community and charitable organisations. Does not fund salaries or administration costs or medical research.
Description	Includes funding to community projects that provide care, treatment or counselling, teach life skills and provide educational programmes or research.
Closing date	Required to register your interest to receive an application form for the 2010 funding round which starts in June 2010.

The Community Trust of Wellington

Region	Wellington region: Kapiti Disctrict, Porirua, Wellington and Hutt Valley.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Wellington community groups which are incorporated societies or registered charitable trusts.
Description	Funding to support arts and culture, the volunteer and community sector (through collaboration, service improvement, training and learning, research and evaluation) and sport and leisure participation.
Closing date	Always open.

Thomas George Macarthy Trust

Region	Lower North Island (Wellington, Upper Hutt, Masterton, Pahiatua, Woodville, Palmerston North, Wanganui, Waiouru, Ohakune, Patea and Taumarunui).
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Charitable or educational organisations operating within the Wellington region.
Description	Supports charitable or educational organisations. Does not fund individuals (directly or indirectly), sports organisations and service clubs.
Closing date	30 June annually.

Trust House Charitable Trust

Region	Multiple towns in the lower North Island.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Non-profit community organisations.
Description	Funds organisations that contribute to the well-being and development of the local community. Priority is given to welfare and social services for prevention and/or rehabilitation of addiction.
Closing date	Multiple, depends on location.

Trust Waikato

Region	Waikato.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Local community groups.
Description	Trust Waikato is committed to funding community research. Funds groups who provide, for example, social services, education, work with youth, arts and recreation.
Closing date	19 February, 11 June, 17 September.

TSB Community Trust

Region	Taranaki (from Mokau in the north, to Tahora in the east and Manawapou River in the south).
Maximum funding	Two categories of funding: under $50,000 and over $50,000.
Eligibility	Local not-for-profit groups and individuals. Applicants must bank predominantly or solely with TSB.
Description	Funds projects which will have a sustainable economic, social, health, learning or cultural benefit.
Closing date	15 May, 15 August, 15 November, 15 February for applications under $50,000. 15 August for applications over $50,000.

Vodafone New Zealand Foundation Grants Programme

Region	Mainly Auckland, predominantly South Auckland based.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Registered New Zealand charity or voluntary organisation.
Description	Funds programmes which address a number of the following issues at once; youth offending, drug and alcohol abuse, unemployment, suicide prevention, emotional and mental health, academic underachievement. Programmes must involve youth in the programme development and implementation. Vodafone also have a 'World of Difference' fund available which pays 12 months salary and expenses for an employee of a youth related cause.
Closing date	Always open.

South Island

Bendigo Valley Sports & Charity Foundation

Region	Canterbury and Otago regions.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Community groups, educational organisations.
Description	Funds education, welfare, arts and culture, sport and recreation projects and any other purpose that is beneficial to the community or any section of it.
Closing date	Always open.

Eureka Trust

Region	Multiple South Island towns.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Incorporated society, charitable groups, educational institutions.
Description	Funds charitable, philanthropic, cultural or any other purpose that is beneficial to the community or any section of it. Does not fund salaries or vehicle costs.
Closing date	24 July, 28 August, 25 September, 23 October, 20 November and 8 January. Note that applications must be in the post office box on the morning of the closing date.

Skycity Queenstown Community Trust

Region	Queenstown.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Non-commerial, not-for-profit organisations established for a minimum of 12 months. Does not fund salaries or administration costs or medical research.
Description	Includes funding to community projects that provide care, treatment or counselling, teach life skills and provide educational programmes or research.
Closing date	31 July.

The Canterbury Community Trust

Region	Canterbury, Nelson/Malborough regions and the Chatham Islands.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Community groups.
Description	Funds purposes beneficial to the community. Categories include disabled, youth, welfare and social, education, infants and children, community services and medical, recreation and leisure, economic and employment.
Closing date	Differs by category.

The Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury

Region	Mid and South Canterbury region (Ahsburton, Methven, MacKenzie, Geraldine, Temuka, Timaru, Pleasant Point and Waimate).
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Not-for-profit organisations.
Description	Funds organisations which provide services to improve quality of life, contribute to community well-being and assist social problems.
Closing date	Third Friday in February and August for grants over $10,000. Third Friday in January, April, July and October for grants $10,000 or less.

The Community Trust of Southland

Region	Southland (Queenstown, Glenorchy, Arrowtown, Tapanui and Heriot).
Maximum funding	Three categories of funding: under $5000; $5-$50,000; $50,000 and over
Eligibility	Charitable or not for profit groups or organisations.
Description	Services funded include education, health and social services.
Closing date	Under $5000 - open, applications considered monthly. $5-50,000 - 1 February, 1 June and 1 October. $50,000 and over - 1 September for expression of interest and 31 October for full grant application.

Nationwide

Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC) Community Action on Alcohol Fund (CAAF)

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Non-profit or charitable organisations.
Description	Support of community action projects that reduce alcohol-related harm.
Closing date	1 December - 28 February, 1 April - 30 June annually.

Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC) Sponsorship

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	$5,000
Eligibility	Community events that are being held in not less than three months time from the date of application.
Description	Events that: target youth (12-24), Maori and/or Pacific peoples are good quality events that provide opportunities for communication and marketing of ALAC's brand and/or messages include activities and strategies that aim to promote responsible drinking behaviours.
Closing date	Sponsorship fund will remain open for applications in each financial year until the total available funding has been granted. When the fund closes, a notice will be posted on this website.

Auckland Medical Research Foundation

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	$110,000 over two years.
Eligibility	Researchers in any area of medicine.
Description	Funds high quality research from any area of medicine.
Closing date	Multiple for different funds.

Caversham Foundation

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Community, sports and cultural groups. All lottery grants are restricted to not for profit or community organisations. Lottery grants will also fund individuals undertaking health research.
Description	Funds research, projects and equipment which improve general health and well-being in NZ communities. Research results must be publically available.
Closing date	Always open.

Community Organisation Grants Scheme

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Not for profit or community-owned and community-driven organisations that provide social services and projects to people from one or more of the COGS priority sectors.
Description	Priority areas for funding for each community are detailed annually.
Closing date	Opens on 1 June and closes on the last Friday of July each year.

Families Commission Research Fund

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	$5,000 - $50,000.
Eligibility	Researchers from academic institutions, non-government organisations, independent research organisations, community group members or those in practice with families.
Description	Intended for new research, emergent ideas, 'think pieces', and 'ideas papers' which have the potential to lead to new research into aspects of family life, such as resiliency to hardship. The website lists priority areas for each round of funding.
Closing date	2 November 2009.

Frozen Funds Charitable Trust

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Charitable organisation; Individuals or groups without charitable status are asked to make a full application through a charitable organisation that has agreed to administer the funds on their behalf.
Description	Funds projects which are run by and for people who use mental health or intellectual disability service.
Closing date	31 March.

Health Research Council Maori seeding grant and grant-in-aid

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	$5000.
Eligibility	Groups and individuals of Maori descent who are New Zealand citizens or hold residency at the time of application.
Description	Seeding Grant: Funds to develop and pilot a Maori health research proposal of one year’s duration. Grants-in-aid: Funds to disseminate research results including health research hui and publications.
Closing date	26 July, 15 November.

Health Research Council Pacific seeding grant and conference travel grant

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	Seeding grant - $5000. Travel grant - $1000.
Eligibility	Groups and individuals of Pacific Island descent with New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency. Travel grant for HRC aware recipients only.
Description	Seeding grant: Funds to develop and pilot a Pacific health research proposal of one year’s duration for the annual HRC contestable funding round.
Closing date	Seeding grant - 1 September. Travel grant - to be confirmed.

Health Research Council Project Contracts, Feasibility Studies and Emerging Researcher First Grant Awards

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	Contracts up to $400,000 per year, to a maximum contract value of $1.2 million.
Eligibility	Groups and individuals.
Description	For single clearly defined research projects (project contracts), feasibility studies, or support for emerging researchers (emerging researcher first grants awards). Duration is usually a maximum of three years but may be up to five years for clinical trials, public health interventions or epidemiology trials.
Closing date	Registration and full application closed (previously 1 October).

J R McKenzie Trust Fund

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Incorporated organisations.
Description	The Trust works towards a more socially just and inclusive Aotearoa New Zealand. The two major areas of focus for the next five years are disadvantaged children and their families, and Maori development. Applications with a focus on other especially marginalised groups may also be considered.
Closing date	28 February or 31 May or 31 August.

Lion Foundation

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Not for profit groups who are registered as an incorporated society and have Charities Commission registration. Organisations may also be eligible if affiliated to a group that is legally constituted.
Description	Funds education and training institutions, recognised cultural or philanthropic groups, sports clubs and welfare assistance through recognised agencies.
Closing date	Always open.

Lottery Community Committee

Region	Regional and nationwide.
Maximum funding	Not specified but groups must have legal status for amounts over $10,000.
Eligibility	Not for profit or community organisations.
Description	Priorities include projects that have a community/social service focus, or projects that help improve the well-being of people in the community.
Closing date	National: 22 January, 7 May, 27 August. Regional: 1 March (July, November dates to be confirmed).

Lottery Community Sector Research

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	All lottery grants are restricted to not-for-profit or community organisations.
Description	Considers applications from community organisations to carry out research and/or evaluation projects, and the communication of their findings. The fund supports projects that offer community benefits at a local, regional or national level.
Closing date	Initial research proposal - June date to be confirmed.

Lottery Health Research

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	Varies based on whether it is a research project, shared equipment or PhD project that is being funded.
Eligibility	Not-for-profit or community organisations. Lottery grants will also fund individuals undertaking health research.
Description	Grants for research into the cause, prevention and treatment of disorders affecting the health of New Zealanders. Particularly interested in public health studies including mental health. Fund PhD scholarships, shared equipment and pilot projects.
Closing date	21 August annually.

Lottery Pacific provider development fund

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	$10,000 for groups with legal status and $5000 for groups without legal status.
Eligibility	Pacific community groups.
Description	To assist Pacific community groups to strengthen their ability to operate in an effective and accountable way, and to improve their access to lottery funding.
Closing date	5 March and 7 August

Maori provider development scheme - Ministry of Health

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Health providers, or health organisations that are owned and operated by Iwi, and/or Maori organisations and are primarily providing health services to Maori. Applicants will have a contract with the Ministry of Health and/or district health board and/or primary health hrganisation, or be in the process of developing such a contract.
Description	Funding is for development or staff training and not for the delivery of health services. Funding categories include information technology; infrastructure support; workforce development; service integration and best practice and procedure models.
Closing date	22 May 2009.

Marsden Fund (administered by the Royal Society of NZ)

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Researchers employed at universities or research organisations.
Description	Support scholarly high quality NZ research in science, technology, engineering and maths, social sciences and the humanities.
Closing date	4 February for preliminary proposals. 26 May for full proposals.

Maurice & Phyllis Paykel Trust

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	Not specified for projects, from $1000 to $3000 for travel.
Eligibility	Qualified researchers in the health sciences fields, may include senior graduate students.
Description	Funds project, equipment, travel and conference grants for innovative research in medical and paramedical fields.
Closing date	Project and equipment grants - 1 March, 1 October. Travel and conference grants - 1 March, 1 June and 1 October.

New Horizons for Women Trust Research Awards

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	$15,000.
Eligibility	Groups and individuals undertaking research of relevance to women and women without qualifications currently studying at the tertiary level.
Description	Funding for research projects that focus on issues important to the well-being of women and girls and to further education.
Closing date	Multiple for different awards.

NZ Nursing Education Research Foundation Research Grant (NZ Nurses Organisation)

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	$2000-$10,000.
Eligibility	Individuals (RN, RM, EN/NA or student nurses/midwives). Applicants must be current financial members of NZNO on the closing date.
Description	Funds research that contributes to nursing/healthcare in New Zealand.
Closing date	14 February, 30 June, 31 October.

Oakley Mental Health Research Foundation

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Groups and individuals.
Description	Funds research and investigation into social and scientific trends in psychiatry including pure and applied research, subsidies for publication and dissemination of findings, and attendance to professional meetings.
Closing date	February and October annually.

Primary health care - key directions grants

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	A person or group currently working on an initiative that contributes to the Key Directions programme. Key Directions is a work programme supporting the Primary Health Care Strategy which focuses on improving the health of New Zealanders.
Description	The grants process provides opportunities for local pilot projects that focus on standards development and that have the potential to be applied nationally.
Closing date	Always open.

Pub Charity

Region	Multiple towns nationwide.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Incorporated societies; charitable bodies recognised by the Inland Revenue Department; non-profit organisations; and/or if applicable, clubs or groups affiliated to or a member or a recognised national organisation.
Description	Supports community/welfare groups/organisations and health, and health related purposes.
Closing date	12 January, 9 February, 9 March, 6 April, 11 May and 8 June. The Pub Charity Net Proceeds Committee meets approximately once a month to assess applications. Rest of the dates to be confirmed.

RISE youth grants

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	For groups - $5000. For individuals - $1000.
Eligibility	Groups and individuals. Applicants (including all group members) must be 20 years of age or under at application deadline.
Description	Projects must relate to promoting or increasing the awareness of youth mental health or reducing the stigma and discrimination many young people experience or be relevant to young people under 20 years old in New Zealand. Funded by the Werry Centre.
Closing date	2010 dates to be announced.

Road Safety Trust

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	$50,000
Eligibility	Groups and individuals focusing on alcohol and drug abuse; children; community; education; elderly; ethnic minorities; family; Maori; Pacific Island; parent education; people with disabilities; prisoners, ex-prisoner, other offenders; rehabilitation; refugees; rural communities; self-help; women; youth.
Description	The trust is empowered to fund community safety initiatives, training, education, overseas travel, attendance at conferences and private sector technological developments beneficial to road safety.
Closing date	12 February, 11 June and 15 September.

Rural Innovations Fund

Region	Rural communities nationwide.
Maximum funding	Up to $50,000 (excl GST).
Eligibility	Health professional or organisation working in a rural community. Will not fund capital investments.
Description	Supports innovation in rural health services.
Closing date	27 March.

Sargood Bequest

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	$5000.
Eligibility	Community groups and individuals.
Description	Funds arts and culture; children; community; education; elderly; health; sport and recreation; and youth.
Closing date	31 December.

Shares for Good

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Registered non-profit and charitable trusts engaged in delivering initiatives and programmes that address compelling community needs. Does not fund individuals.
Description	Supports organisations who aim to improve communities by reducing poverty, improving equity between groups, supporting children and their families, and enhancing the well-being and opportunities for those most at risk.
Closing date	Always open.

Social Science Capability Building Award (Social Policy Evaluation and Research Committee)

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	$10,000.
Eligibility	Open to any New Zealand or international expert who is sharing knowledge relevant to the social policy, research and evaluation sector.
Description	The Social Science Capability Building Award funds innovative workshops, seminars and speakers that address the needs of professional social scientists, research students, policy practitioners, and/or social policy agencies. This award is focused on skills-building to increase social science capability by linking New Zealanders with national and international experts on relevant social policy topics and methodologies. Topical social issues are outlined each year.
Closing date	First Friday of May, August and November.

Social Science Research Award (Social Policy Evaluation and Research Committee)

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	$15,000.
Eligibility	Masters and PhD students enrolled or about to enrol in a research programme approved by a tertiary institution in New Zealand. Professional fellows supported by their employer and host agency (national and international).
Description	One year scholarship to engage in social science research and evaluation that is relevant to the development, delivery or evaluation of social policy in New Zealand.
Closing date	First Friday of May, August and November.

The Mazda Foundation Trust

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Groups and individuals who qualify for tax deductible gifts.
Description	Supports the advancement of education, culture and employment skills development particularly for young people from deprived backgrounds.
Closing date	31 March, 30 June and 30 September.

The New Zealand Mental Health Media Grants - Mental Health Foundation

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	$50,000 (journalism and creative) and $12,000 for any one project.
Eligibility	Community.
Description	The aim of the media grants is to help reduce stigma and discrimination by informing the public about mental health issues and experiences. Inaugural applications were received in 2007 and the media grants have since supported two journalism projects and seven creative projects.
Closing date	2010 dates to be confirmed.

The Southern Trust

Region	Multiple towns nationwide.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Non-commercial, not-for-profit organisations.
Description	Funds purposes beneficial for the community including social service or welfare agencies and educational or training organisations.
Closing date	Available for applications between 20-25 each month (January-November).

The Tindall Foundation

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	First time $10,000-$20,000.
Eligibility	Voluntary and community organisations.
Description	Supports capacity building, research and education and promotion of best practice to strengthen community and voluntary organisations. Supports families and social services.
Closing date	No closing dates - apply at least four months prior to when funding is required.

The Trusts Charitable Foundation Inc

Region	Multiple towns nationwide.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Not for profit organisations, welfare groups, educational organisations.
Description	Particularly interested in arts and culture, education, child, youth and adolescent programmes.
Closing date	Always open.

Vic Davis Memorial Trust

Region	Nationwide (study scholarships preference: an association with the Eastern Bay of Plenty).
Maximum funding	$5,000 for scholarships; no minimum or maximum level of funding for research fellowship or research grants specified.
Eligibility	The individuals must be New Zealand residents and any organisation applying for a research grant should be New Zealand based.
Description	The Vic Davis Memorial Trust, which operates under the terms of a trust deed detailed in Mr Davis’ will, is expected to distribute more than $100,000 a year in grants and scholarships with a focus on mental health.
Closing date	31 August.

Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Travelling Fellowships

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	$10,000.
Eligibility	Individuals. Does not fund travel for research towards an academic or professional qualification. Does not cover computer hardware/electronic qualification or for attending academic or professional conferences.
Description	Funds overseas travel for intensive research that will benefit person’s occupation or community. Travel funded is usually between three weeks and three months in duration. Individual must fund 20 per cent of the travel costs.
Closing date	31 July annually.

Working Together More Fund - He Pūtea Mahi Tahi

Region	Nationwide.
Maximum funding	Not specified.
Eligibility	Community groups who want to make a greater difference for the people and communities they serve, through working together more closely with other organisations. Collaborative ventures that create sector or across-sector relationships and which strengthen the communities they serve. Does not fund political organisations, sports groups, groups based overseas, groups involved in the promotion of religion, arts groups and groups delivering core educational services.
Description	Four funding organisations - the Todd Foundation, Tindall Foundation, Wayne Francis Charitable Trust and the J R McKenzie Trust provide seeding assistance to organisations that are looking to work more closely together in order to provide a better service for the people and communities they serve. It does not provide ongoing operating costs.
Closing date	12 March.

Other funding related sites and resources

A Survey of Government Funding of Non-Profit Organisations

Description	This survey provides a broad overview of the central government's payments to New Zealand non-profit organisations. A useful information source that includes a demographic breakdown by population group (including Maori, Pacific, refugees and migrants). Department of Internal Affairs, 2007.
Access	Open access.

CommunityNet Aotearoa

Description	Not a funding organisation. A community resource site administered by the Department of Internal Affairs (includes how to guides, directories and case studies)
Access	Open access.

Fundview and BreakOut (Funding information service)

Description	Searchable databases for funding or scholarships. FundView: New Zealand’s primary source of information about funding for voluntary organisations, special interest groups and individuals. BreakOut: Scholarships, grants and awards for individuals
Access	A subscriber based service. For a list of public access locations (e.g. libraries) visit the location map on the website.

Ministry of Health

Description	Provides a list of grants and scholarships available for those working in the health sector. Enter “grants” or related keywords in the search menu for listing.
Access	Open access.

NZ Health Research Purchase Agencies

Description	This list is produced by the Health Research Council of New Zealand and links directly to health research purchase agencies.
Access	Open access.

Philanthropy New Zealand

Description	Not a funding organisation but a peak body for grant making organisations in New Zealand.Useful information is presented in their ‘Essentials for Grantmaking’ and ‘Knowledge Basket’ section (e.g. evaluation approaches, effective organisations, proposals)
Access	Open access.

Principles to underpin management by public entities of funding to non-governmental organisations (PDF, 561kb)

Description	This good practice guide sets out the principles that the Auditor-General expects public entities to consider and act in keeping with - to manage funding arrangements with non-governmental organisations (NGOs), 2006.
Access	Open access.

University of Otago funding information and opportunities

Description	University based listing of funding opportunities for researchers.
Access	Open access.

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