Community Voluntary Organisation Scheme 2025 - Category 1

CATEGORY 1:  $10,000 to groups seeking grants for New Community Initiatives/Projects.  

Category 1 funding is for Community Groups who have not received funding from CVOS before, or groups who have received funding but are applying for a new project. 

Criteria: 

1. Community groups must be based in Central Hawke’s Bay and be a voluntary non-profit organisation serving wholly or mainly residents of Central Hawke’s Bay. 
2. The application must demonstrate that the project is in response to a significant need in  
   the community. 
3. The group should receive a wide measure of support from their community. Please supply letter/s of support from Individuals/Groups who will benefit from your project. 
4. The level of funding available from other agencies, including fundraising, will be taken  
   into account when assessing the project, as will the contribution being made  
   by the applicant. 
5. The project should wholly or mainly benefit residents of Central Hawke’s Bay. 
6. Projects that are eligible for or have received funding from other agencies may be  
   considered for funding from CVOS.  However, priority will be given to projects which  
   are unable to source funding from elsewhere. 
7. Applicants that have received funding from CVOS previously for the same project  
   are not eligible for funding. 
8. Grants made for Category 1 projects will not exceed 75% of the total cost  
   of the individual project. 
9. Projects will be prioritised and the level of funding granted will be based on this. 
10. The Assessment Committee is allowed the flexibility to allocate excess funds from Category 1 to Category 2 in those years when there are insufficient worthy applicants to receive grants from Category 1. 
11. There must be evidence of the long term sustainability of the project.