Community Development Scheme

Purpose

From July 2008, four schemes – the Community Development Scheme, He Ara Whakapakari Papakāinga, the Crime Prevention Scheme and the Community-based Youth Development Fund – were merged into an expanded Community Development Scheme to provide more flexible funding. The expanded scheme is based on successful elements of the previous schemes and includes the priority populations of Māori, youth at risk, and socially or geographically isolated communities.

• seek appropriate solutions together
• provide people with a sense of belonging and purpose, shared vision and common values
• have capable and enterprising leadership
• have proactive, inclusive organisations
• are resilient and resourceful
• manage their own self-determined, sustainable development.

• their competence to host/manage a community or hapū / iwi development project over a period of three years
• the support within their community or hapū / iwi to undertake the project proposed
• a clear understanding of the project basis of this scheme and the funding available.*

• North Shore City
• Manurewa (suburb)
• Hauraki and/or Matamata and/or Piako Districts
• Wairoa District
• Central Hawke's Bay District
• Wellington City
• Mackenzie and/or Timaru and/or Waimate Districts
• Kaikoura and / or Hurunui Districts
• Dunedin City
• Gore and/or Clutha Districts

• criteria for the applicant organisation
• criteria for the project proposal.

• be a GST registered organisation, and able to provide audited accounts for the previous two years
• have legal entity status
• have appropriate governance and management structures and processes in place
• have the capability to successfully achieve the project outcomes proposed.

• be based in one of the priority territories for the current funding round
• be for community-driven projects
• for a defined project period
• be based on employing community development workers
• identify the long-term outcomes for the community / hapū from the project proposed
• provide a plan for the initiatives and activities in the first year to achieve progress towards the long-term outcomes
• demonstrate the relevance of the project proposal to the scheme’s outcome of strong, cohesive communities / hapū, managing their own self determined and sustainable development.

Organisation	Description	Project ends
Ngāti Hine Health Trust, Te Tai Tokerau	Developing strategies for use of land, land-based employment and training opportunities.	June 2012
Manaia View School, Whangārei	Bringing local people together to improve the environment of the Raumanga community.	June 2012
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua, Kaipara	Building capacity and cooperation amongst community groups in Kaipara to create development opportunities.	June 2011
Waitakere City Council, Massey and Ranui, Waitakere	Facilitating neighbourhood development, local initiatives, strong community governance and community-based infrastructure in Massey and Ranui.	December 2011
McLaren Park and Henderson South Community Initiative, Henderson	Encouraging participation in community events, promoting youth achievement and building the capacity of local organisations.	December 2011
Ka Mau Te Wero, Glen Innes, Auckland	Fostering community pride and developing community leadership, networks, and infrastructure through projects that celebrate diversity.	August 2010
Otara Health Inc, Otara, Manukau	Supporting youth development by working with Māori and Pacific youth who are at-risk of self-harm or suicidal behaviours.	June 2010
Coromandel Independent Living Trust, Coromandel	Building networks, capability, new services and facilities for Coromandel, Colville, Harataunga (Kennedy Bay), Manaia and Koputauaki.	August 2010
K’aute Pasifika, Hamilton	Supporting Pacific communities to achieve their development priorities.	June 2010
Merivale Community Inc, Tauranga	Promoting initiatives designed to meet local needs, support families/whānau and facilitate social services.	May 2010
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Te Rangi, Tauranga Moana rohe	Building a cohesive approach to leadership, sustainability and development for whānau, hapū and iwi.	December 2011
Development Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Awa rohe	Working with 22 marae to implement strategic plans, enhance infrastructure and facilitate redevelopment initiatives.	December 2011
Whakatohea Māori Trust Board, Opotiki	Building partnerships and facilitating initiatives which address local employment, social and health priorities in the community.	December 2011
Network Murupara, Whakatane	Revitalising Murupara through training, job creation and community enterprise opportunities.	June 2011
Central Plateau Rural Education Activities Programme (REAP) Inc, Taupo District	Developing local strategies and solutions to issues faced by youth in the Taupo, Turangi and Mangakino communities.	December 2011
Te Kapa Haka o Whāngārā Mai Tawhiti Trust, Gisborne District	Building and enhancing the physical, cultural, intellectual and economic assets and capital of Ngāti Konohi.	August 2012
Tui Ora Ltd, Waitara, New Plymouth District	Developing community strengths and values, reducing crime and identifying sustainable solutions to community issues in Waitara.	December 2011
Hastings District Council, Flaxmere	Supporting Flaxmere to become a vibrant place, where people are connected and work together to achieve priorities.	July 2012
Castlecliff Community Charitable Trust, Castlecliff, Wanganui	Connecting local people with opportunities, facilitating community engagement and participation, and improving access to services.	June 2010
Rangitâne o Tamaki Nui-a-rua Inc, Tararua	Promoting cultural knowledge, skills and social connectedness, and supporting hapû/whânau to develop opportunities in response to the impacts of economic change.	December 2011
Rangitîkei District Council, Marton	Assisting the diverse communities and sectors of Marton to identify their priorities and work together to meet their changing needs.	July 2012
Rangitâne o Wairarapa, Masterton	Encouraging whânau to live in the rohe and to develop social, cultural, educational and economic opportunities.	May 2011
Muaûpoko Tribal Authority, Horowhenua	Taking a whole-of-community approach to youth development, by building community capacity and creating opportunities for young people.	June 2010
Ôtaki Women’s Health Group Inc, Ôtaki	Promoting improved community access and an integrated approach to health, social and educational services.	March 2010
Porirua Living Without Violence Inc, Waitangirua	Developing relationships, networks and capacity in Waitangirua, and establishing community events, facilities and access to services.	June 2010
ChangeMakers Refugee Forum, Hutt Valley	Developing social and educational activities, and supporting community-led development in refugee and new settler communities.	May 2011
Te Rûnanga o Ngâti Kuia, Marlborough	Facilitating learning and greater participation in hapû activities, and building sustainable leadership.	June 2010
Karamea Community Business Ltd, Karamea, Buller District	Building environmental and economic sustainability to achieve an inclusive, self-supporting community culture in Karamea.	December 2011
Aranui Community Trust Inc, Christchurch	Building an engaged and sustainable community through skills development, improving the local environment and community events.	June 2011
Presbyterian Support (Upper South Island), Selwyn	Increasing community connectedness and participation, and developing infrastructure to support and serve communities.	December 2011
Ashburton Safer Community Council, Ashburton	Developing services, programmes and initiatives that build the capacity of community groups, ethnic and new settler communities.	May 2011
Nga Kete Mâtauranga Pounamu Trust, Queenstown	Facilitating development opportunities for whânau/hapû and building the capacity, identity and sustainability of the Mâori community.	December 2011
Central Otago Rural Education Activities Programme (REAP) Inc, Maniototo Valley	Facilitating sustainable economic, cultural and social development strategies for rural communities.	July 2012
Hokonui Rûnanga Incorporated, Hokonui rohe	Developing governance and leadership skills with hapû/whânau, and economic opportunities and partnerships in Southland.	July 2012

Please note: faxed, emailed, incomplete or late applications will not be considered. All applications must be received by the closing date in Wellington. Do not deliver or send your application to a regional office of the Local Government and Community Branch of the Department of Internal Affairs.