Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) Te Tahua Mā Ngā Whakahaere i Ngā Hapori
- Purpose / Kaupapa
- What we fund
- What we do not fund
- Funding priorities
- How much to apply for
- COGS community meetings for 2013
- Making an application
- When to apply
- After you apply
- Accountability requirements
- Promoting Community Organisation Scheme Support
- Information disclosure
Purpose / Kaupapa
The Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) is a community-driven fund that provides grants to non-profit community organisations that deliver community-based social services.
37 Local Distribution Committees (LDCs), served by volunteers, consider and make decisions on grant applications from community organisations within each LDC's local community.
What we fund
COGS may make a contribution to
- the costs of running community organisations that provide community-based social services -these may include personnel, operating or programme costs.
- services or projects that
- encourage participation in communities
- promote community leadership
- promote social, economic and cultural equity
What we do not fund
COGS will not fund:
- Capital items such as land, building/alterations, vehicles, furniture and office equipment.
- Duplication of existing services, unless there is good reason for both services to exist.
- Social functions.
- Projects seeking to promote commercial, political or religious objectives, including political advocacy projects, employment and/or business initiatives, and commercial enterprises.
- Activities or programmes taking place outside of New Zealand.
- Retrospective funding for activities that have already happened by the application closing date.
COGS will only consider funding the publication of any material of a technical nature if the material is consistent with applicable policies and guidelines produced by relevant Government departments or Government approved authorities. The onus of demonstrating such approval is placed on the applicant when making the application.
Example: From time to time, COGS committees receive applications requesting a grant from an organisation planning to publish an educational resource that is likely to contain health information of a technical nature.
A COGS applicant requesting a grant for health information of a technical nature will need to provide the committee with:
- a copy of the proposed resource;
- evidence that the publication is needed in the local community;
- evidence that the material is consistent with Ministry of Health policy and guidelines;
- evidence that the material is technically accurate in the New Zealand setting; and
- written evidence that it has been reviewed and approved by two appropriately qualified experts in the field.
A number of resources to assist applicants with health education resource development are available at the Ministry of Health’s website.
This approach can be used to develop other material of a technical nature to meet the requirements of other Government departments or Government approved authorities.
Examples of existing New Zealand health education resources are available at: www.healthed.govt.nz
Funding priorities
COGS will consider services or projects that
- are initiated by local community organisations
- deliver to one or more of the COGS priority sectors, including Māori, women, Pacific communities, other ethnic communities, older people, rurally isolated people, people with disabilities, families, youth and children, and unemployed people
- have limited access to other government funding
- respond to locally identified priorities (locally identified priorities are established following public meetings held in April of each year)
How much to apply for
There is no limit to the amount that your organisation can apply for. However, because of pressure on funds, COGS is rarely able to provide grant funding to the level requested and is more likely to consider a contribution of approximately $3000 or less.
The amount of funding granted is at each LDC’s discretion. It depends on the funds available and the number and quality of the applications received.
Regardless of the amount applied for, grants over $10,000 can only be made to groups that have legal status.
Grants to community organisations without legal status are limited to no more than $10,000 in any financial year.
Applicants are encouraged to seek other funding options.
COGS community meetings for 2013
COGS Public Meetings are held in April each year to:
- enable the Local Distribution Committee to present a report of its funding decisions in the previous year;
- give the community opportunity to identify priorities and funding needs for the forthcoming funding round;
- provide community organisations the opportunity to network and share information about services delivered in the community.
You can see a list of where and when meetings are held below. This information is also available as a PDF.
Note: Due to unforseen circumstances some dates and times may change. Please check with the local listed contact person.
- COGS community meetings for 2013 (PDF, 104KB)*
Nelson Bays
26/03/2013: 1pm, Golden Bay Community Centre, 88 Commercial Street, TAKAKA
Contact: Charmaine Nicholls, 03 546 0903, charmaine.nicholls@dia.govt.nz
Tairawhiti
2/04/2013: 12.30pm, Red Cross Rooms, 336 Palmerston Road, GISBORNE
Contact: Joleen Fritzsch, 06 868 1915, joleen.fritzsch@dia.govt.nz
Nelson Bays
3/04/2013: 1pm, Motueka Community House, Decks Reserve (Northern end of public carpark, opposite Information Centre) MOTUEKA
Contact: Charmaine Nicholls, 03 546 0903, charmaine.nicholls@dia.govt.nz
Tairawhiti
3/04/2013: 12pm, Heartlands Centre, Hekiera Road, RUATORIA
Contact: Joleen Fritzsch, 06 868 1915, joleen.fritzsch@dia.govt.nz
Tairawhiti
4/04/2013: 1pm, Taiwhenua Building, Marine Parade, WAIROA
Contact: Joleen Fritzsch, 06 868 1915, joleen.fritzsch@dia.govt.nz
Great Barrier Island
5/04/2013: 10am, Community Health Centre, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, GREAT BARRIER ISLAND
Contact: George Tuhura, 09 3625181, george.tuhura@dia.govt.nz
Coastal Otago/Waitaki
8/04/2013: 6pm, Alexander McMillan Room, Community House, Moray Place, DUNEDIN
Contact: Rachael Palmer, 03 479 6516, rachael.palmer@dia.govt.nz
North Taranaki
8/04/2013: 1pm, NPDC Chambers, Liardet Street, NEW PLYMOUTH
Contact: Billy Tipene, 06 7598093, billy.tipene@dia.govt.nz
Central Otago
9/04/2013: 11am, Alexandra Community House, 14-20 Centennial Ave, ALEXANDRA
Contact: Erina Hurihanganui, 03 479 6506, erina.hurihanganui@dia.govt.nz
Central Otago
9/04/2013: 5pm, Wakatipu Senior Citizens, 10 Memorial Street, QUEENSTOWN
Contact: Erina Hurihanganui, 03 479 6506, erina.hurihanganui@dia.govt.nz
Coastal Otago/Waitaki
9/04/2013: 6pm, Council Chambers, Oamaru Opera House, 90 Thames Street, OAMARU
Contact: Rachael Palmer, 03 479 6516, rachael.palmer@dia.govt.nz
Manawatu/Horowhenua
9/04/2013: Noon, Hancock House, 77 - 85 King Street, PALMERSTON NORTH
Contact: Heather Tanguay, 06 355 8083, heather.tanguay@dia.govt.nz
South Taranaki
9/04/2013: 10am, Centennial House, Fenton Street, STRATFORD
Contact: Billy Tipene, 06 7598093, billy.tipene@dia.govt.nz
South Taranaki
9/04/2013: 2pm, Hughson House, Napier Street, OPUNAKE
Contact: Billy Tipene, 06 7598093, billy.tipene@dia.govt.nz
Tongariro
9/04/2013: 10am, CYFS Conference Room (next door to Heartlands), 77 Heu Heu Street, TAUPO
Contact: Sam Matekuare, 07 343 1680, sam.matekuare@dia.govt.nz
Tongariro
9/04/2013: 1.30pm, St Johns Hall, 25 Commerce Street, MANGAKINO
Contact: Sam Matekuare, 07 343 1680, sam.matekuare@dia.govt.nz
Central Otago
10/04/2013: 12pm, Lake Wanaka Centre - Armstrong Room, 89 Ardmore Street, WANAKA
Contact: Erina Hurihanganui, 03 479 6506, erina.hurihanganui@dia.govt.nz
Coastal Otago/Waitaki
10/04/2013: 7pm, Cross Recreation Centre, 18 Glasgow Street, BALCLUTHA
Contact: Rachael Palmer, 03 479 6516, rachael.palmer@dia.govt.nz
Manawatu/Horowhenua
10/04/2013: 3.30pm, Freyberg Lounge Memorial Hall, Chamberlain Street, LEVIN
Contact: Heather Tanguay, 06 355 8083, Heather.tanguay@dia.govt.nz
Rodney/North Shore
10/04/2013: 7:30pm, Takapuna District Cricket Club, Onewa Domain, 44 Northcote Road, North Shore, AUCKLAND
Contact: Lela Leong, 09 3625178, lela.leong@dia.govt.nz
Tamatea/Tamaki-nui-a-rua
10/04/2013: 10am, REAP Office, 15 Gordon Street, DANNEVIRKE
Contact: Peter Martin, 06 834 1271, peter.martin@dia.govt.nz
Tamatea/Tamaki-nui-a-rua
10/04/2013: 1.30pm, Heartlands Centre, 125 Ruataniwha Street, WAIPUKURAU
Contact: Peter Martin, 06 834 1271, peter.martin@dia.govt.nz
Waitakere City
10/04/2013: 10am, St John's Ambulance Hall, 243 Edmonton Road, Te Atatu South, WAITAKERE CITY
Contact: George Tuhura, 09 3625181, george.tuhura@dia.govt.nz
Hutt Valley
11/04/2013: 10am-12pm, Hutt Horticultural Hall (supper room), 32 Laings Road, LOWER HUTT
Contact: Melanie Laban, 04 570 5380, melanie.laban@dia.govt.nz
Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga
11/04/2013: 10am, Flaxmere Age Concern, 38 Bristol Crescent, FLAXMERE
Contact: Darryl McIver, 06 834 1273, darryl.mciver@dia.govt.nz
Manawatu/Horowhenua
11/04/2013: 1pm, Saint Johns Ambulance, 35 Bowen Street, FEILDING
Contact: Heather Tanguay, 06 355 8083, heather.tanguay@dia.govt.nz
Nelson Bays
11/04/2013: 2pm, Salvation Army Rooms, 3 Rutherford Street, NELSON
Contact: Charmaine Nicholls, 03 546 0903, charmaine.nicholls@dia.govt.nz
South Waikato
15/04/2013: 10am, Tokoroa Council of Soc. Serv., 55-57 Maraetai Road, TOKOROA
Contact: Mary Wilson, 07 839 9956, mary.wilson@dia.govt.nz
Aoraki
16/04/2013: 3pm-5pm, Caroline Bay Lounge, Caroline Bay, TIMARU
Liz Stephenson, 03 339 5537, liz.stephenson@dia.govt.nz
Aoraki
16/04/2013: 7pm-9pm, Youth Centre Ashburton, Tancred Street, ASHBURTON
Contact: Liz Stephenson, 03 339 5537, liz.stephenson@dia.govt.nz
Auckland City
16/04/2013: 10am, Mount Roskill War Memorial Hall, 3 Mays Rd, MOUNT ROSKILL AUCKLAND
Contact: Leba Davis, 09 362 5178, leba.davis@dia.govt.nz
South Taranaki
16/04/2013: 10am, Patea Old Folks Hall, Egmont Street, PATEA
Contact: Billy Tipene, 06 7598093, billy.tipene@dia.govt.nz
South Taranaki
16/04/2013: 2pm, Theatre Lounge, Albion Street, HAWERA
Contact: Billy Tipene, 06 7598093, billy.tipene@dia.govt.nz
South Waikato
16/04/2013: 10am, Health & Community Centre, 22 Taylor Street, CAMBRIDGE
Contact: Mary Wilson, 07 839 9956, mary.wilson@dia.govt.nz
Southland
16/04/2013: 11am, Te Whanau O Hokonui Marae, 9 Hyde Street, GORE
Contact: Katie Eruera, 03 218 0702, katie.eruera@dia.govt.nz
Southland
16/04/2013: 4pm, Southern Adult Literacy, 2/41 Leet Street, INVERCARGILL
Contact: Katie Eruera, 03 218 0702, katie.eruera@dia.govt.nz
Wellington
16/04/2013: 10am-12pm, Salvation Army Wellington Corps 92 Vivian Street, WELLINGTON
Contact: Stuart Dixon, 04 5705391, stuart.dixon@dia.govt.nz
Christchurch City/Banks Peninsula
17/04/2013: 10am-12pm, Horticultural Centre, South Hagley Park, CHRISTCHURCH
Contact: Liz Stephenson, 03 339 5537, liz.stephenson@dia.govt.nz
Far North
17/04/2013: 10am, REAP Centre, 33 Puckey Avenue, KAITAIA
Contact: Anna Pospisil, 09 4086679, anna.pospisil@dia.govt.nz
Marlborough
17/04/2013: 2pm, Community Centre, 25 Alfred Street, BLENHEIM
Contact: Lorellin Syben, 03 546 0904, lorellin.syben@dia.govt.nz
Papakura/Franklin
17/04/2013: 10am Papakura Library Meeting Room, Level 3, Accent Point, 209 Great South Road PAPAKURA
Contact: Chanelle Mani 10 362 5189 chanelle.mani@dia.govt.nz
Rodney/North Shore
17/04/2013: 10am, Helensville War Memorial Hall, 49 Commercial Road, Helensville, AUCKLAND
Contact: Lela Leong, 09 3625178, lela.leong@dia.govt.nz
Rotorua
17/04/2013: 5pm, Rotorua East Bowling Club, 26 Warwick Drive, Lynmore, ROTORUA
Contact: Barbara Mackenzie, 07 343 1680, barbara.mackenzie@dia.govt.nz
South Waikato
17/04/2013: 10am, Wintec Office, 128 Manaiapoto Street, OTOROHANGA
Contact: Mary Wilson, 07 839 9956, mary.wilson@dia.govt.nz
West Coast
17/04/2013: 10am-Midday, Karoro Learning Centre, 180 Tainui Street, GREYMOUTH
Contact: Dyan Hansen, 03 768 1001, dyan.handsen@dia.govt.nz
West Coast
17/04/2013: 1.30pm-3.30pm, Westland REAP, 74 Tudor Street, HOKITIKA
Contact: Dyan Hansen, 03 768 1001, dyan.handsen@dia.govt.nz
Marlborough
18/04/2013: 10am, Marina Cove Village, 53 Waikawa Road, PICTON
Contact: : Lorellin Syben, 03 546 0904, lorellin.syben@dia.govt.nz
Marlborough
18/04/2013: 2pm, Pelorus Pavilion, 61 Main Road, HAVELOCK
Contact: : Lorellin Syben, 03 546 0904, lorellin.syben@dia.govt.nz
Southland
18/04/2013: 1pm, New Life Centre, Cnr Queen & Chester Streets, OTAUTAU
Contact: Katie Eruera, 03 218 0702, katie.eruera@dia.govt.nz
Tauranga Moana
18/04/2013: 10am, Historic Village, 17th Avenue West, TAURANGA
Contact: Karilyn Te Riini, 07 343 1680, karilyn.teriini@dia.govt.nz
Waikato West
18/04/2013: 10am, Te Hauora o Ngati Haua Trust, 2 Cadman Street, WAHAROA
Contact: Mary Wilson, 07 839 9956, mary.wilson@dia.govt.nz
Waikato West
18/04/2013: 2pm, Riverside Rooms, Civic Centre, 148 Main Street, HUNTLY
Contact: Mary Wilson, 07 839 9956, mary.wilson@dia.govt.nz
West Coast
18/04/2013: 10.30am-12.30pm, Buller REAP, 111 Palmerston Street, WESTPORT
Contact: Dyan Hansen, 03 768 1001, dyan.handsen@dia.govt.nz
Whanganui/Waimarino/Rangitikei
18/04/2013: Noon-2pm, Wang Community House, Level 1, 60 Ridgeway Street, WHANGANUI
Contact: Maggie Regan, 06 354 8919, maggie.regan@dia.govt.nz
Whitireia
18/04/2013: 10am-12pm, Porirua Community Service Centre, 16 Hagley Street, PORIRUA
Contact: Winifred Mahowa, 04 5705386, winifred.mahowa@dia.govt.nz
Kirikiriroa Hamilton City TBC
19/04/2013: 10am, Baptist Centre, 33 Charlemont Street, HAMILTON
Contact: Jim Lynn, 07 839 9951, jim.lynn@dia.govt.nz
Whitireia
19/04/2013: 10am-12pm, Waikanae Presbyterian Hall, 43 Ngaio Road, WAIKANAE
Contact: Winifred Mahowa, 04 5705386, winifred.mahowa@dia.govt.nz
West Coast
22/04/2013: 1pm-3pm, St Johns Training Room, Cowan Street, FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER
Contact: Dyan Hansen, 03 768 1001, dyan.hansen@dia.govt.nz
Auckland City
23/04/2013: 11am, Surfdale Hall, 6 Hamilton Road, Surfdale, WAIHEKE ISLAND
Contact: Leba Davis, 09 362 5178, leba.davis@dia.govt.nz
Hauraki
23/04/2013: 10am, Whangamata Community Centre, 101 Casement Road, WHANGAMATA
Contact: Jim Lynn, 07 839 9951, jim.lynn@dia.govt.nz
Hauraki
23/04/2013: 2pm, Whitianga Com. Res. Centre, 2 Cook Drive, WHITIANGA
Contact: Jim Lynn, 07 839 9951, jim.lynn@dia.govt.nz
Manukau
23/04/2013: 10am, Manukau City Baptist Church, 9 Lambie Drive, MANUKAU
Contact: Chanelle Mani, 09 362 5189, chanelle.mani@dia.govt.nz
Tongariro
23/04/2013: 10am, Taupo District Council Rooms, Turangi Township, TURANGI
Contact: Sam Matekuare, 07 343 1680, sam.matekuare@dia.govt.nz
Tongariro
23/04/2013: 1.30pm, Ruapehu Community Arts Centre, 115 Hakiaha Street, TAUMARUNUI
Contact: Sam Matekuare, 07 343 1680, sam.matekuare@dia.govt.nz
Wairarapa
23/04/2013: 10.30am, Youth Hall, Carterton Events Centre, 42 Holloway Street, CARTERTON
Contact: Winifred Mahowa, 04 45705386, winifred.mahowa@dia.govt.nz
Whangarei/Kaipara
23/04/2013: 10am, Spire Pavilion Lounge, Northland Cricket Assoc, 72 Okara Drive, WHANGAREI
Contact: Mere Paul, 09 430 2208, mere.paul@dia.govt.nz
Far North
24/04/2013: 10am, War Memorial Hall, Memorial Drive, KAIKOHE
Contact: Anna Pospisil, 09 4086679, anna.pospisil@dia.govt.nz
Hauraki
24/04/2013: 10am, MSD Service Centre, 646 Pollen Street, THAMES
Contact: Jim Lynn, 07 839 9951, jim.lynn@dia.govt.nz
Mataatua
24/04/2013: 10am, Opotiki Museum, 123 Church Street, OPOTIKI
Contact: Asher Nikora, 07 343 1680, asher.nikora@dia.govt.nz
Mataatua
24/04/2013: 2pm, East Bay REAP, 21 Pyne Street, WHAKATANE
Contact: Asher Nikora, 07 343 1680, asher.nikora@dia.govt.nz
Rodney/North Shore
24/04/2013: 10am, Rotary House, Orewa, 4 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale AUCKLAND
Contact: Lela Leong, 09 3625178, lela.leong@dia.govt.nz
Whangarei/Kaipara
24/04/2013: 10am, Conference Room, Dargaville Town Hall, 37 Hokianga Road, DARGAVILLE
Contact: Mere Paul, 09 430 2208, mere.paul@dia.govt.nz
Whanganui/Waimarino/Rangitikei
29/04/2013: Noon-2pm, Hunterville RSA Hall, 13 Bruce Street, HUNTERVILLE
Contact: Maggie Regan, 06 354 8919, maggie.regan@dia.govt.nz
Whanganui/Waimarino/Rangitikei
30/04/2013: 5.30-7.30pm, Community Centre, 14-16 Seddon Street, RAETIHI
Contact: Maggie Regan, 06 354 8919, maggie.regan@dia.govt.nz
Canterbury Rural
9/05/2013: 9.30-11.30am, Rangiora Baptist Youth Hall, 111 East Belt, RANGIORA
Contact: Liz Stephenson, 03 339 5537, liz.stephenson@dia.govt.nz
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