Disarmament Education UN Implementation Fund
- Background
- Mission / Whakatakanga
- Purpose / Kaupapa
- What we fund
- What we do not fund
- Who can apply
- How much to apply for
- Making an application
Background
The Disarmament Education United Nations Implementation Fund (DEUNIF) was established in 2004 by the New Zealand government to assist New Zealand non-government organisations (NGOs) in the implementation of the 2002 Report of the Secretary-General, United Nations Study on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education.
The Public Advisory Committee on Disarmament and Arms Control (PACDAC) reviews DEUNIF applications and makes funding recommendations to the Department of Internal Affairs. DEUNIF grants are administered by the Department of Internal Affairs.
The Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control chairs PACDAC, which is comprised of eight New Zealand peace and disarmament experts. PACDAC is also responsible for making decisions on the grants from the Peace and Disarmament Education Trust. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade acts as the secretariat for PACDAC.
Mission / Whakatakanga
DEUNIF aims to promote greater understanding of disarmament education and issues raised in the 2002 UN Report of the Secretary-General, United Nations Study on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education.
Purpose / Kaupapa
The purpose of DEUNIF is to provide funding to non-government organisations in New Zealand to implement disarmament education programmes.
What we fund
DEUNIF provides funding for administration costs related to educating and promoting greater public understanding of disarmament matters. These costs may include:
- administrative costs for non-government organisation (NGO) work programmes
- websites
- training or knowledge-gathering opportunities such as attending a conference overseas provided it is clearly related to disarmament education
NGOs may apply for core funding for ongoing work programmes for up to three years. A new application must submitted each year and will be considered subject to satisfactory accountability reports being received. An application does not necessarily mean that funds will be granted.
While many of the 2002 recommendations are written for action by the governments of member states, DEUNIF will fund actions taken by New Zealand NGOs.
What we do not fund
DEUNIF will not fund
- activities that are considered to be contrary to any policy of the New Zealand Government
- projects to fund the purchase of land, buildings, furniture or fittings
- retrospective projects
Who can apply
Applications are accepted from established, not-for-profit community organisations based in New Zealand. They must
- have proven knowledge, expertise and experience in disarmament education
- have national outreach and effectiveness
- have appropriate governance and management structures
- be able to increase the impact of their work through networking with similar NGOs and officials in New Zealand, overseas and with the United Nations
How much to apply for
$150,000 is available to distribute each year to suitable projects.
In cases where a project is highly recommended but funds are not available in the current funding round, the applicant may be invited to resubmit the application at a later date. An invitation does not necessarily mean that funds will be granted.
