The New Zealand High Commission in Pretoria invites applications under the Fund each year for projects implemented by organisations in South Africa, Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The primary objective of the Fund is to support community-based projects that contribute towards sustainable development in order to reduce poverty and contribute to a secure, equitable and prosperous world. Applications must align with New Zealand's International Development Cooperation programme purpose to develop shared prosperity and stability.
Organisations able to apply for the Fund include community development organisations, registered non-governmental organisations (NGOs), schools, local government agencies, local small business associations and women or marginalised peoples' and entrepreneurship groups.
In the 2024/25 funding round, the High Commission Fund for 2024/25 is targeting projects focused in the areas of:
- women's empowerment including the elimination of gender-based violence;
- youth empowerment and economic development;
- climate adaptation and resilience.
Funding is available up to a maximum of NZ$50,000 (or local currency equivalent) per project.
An information sheet including the guidelines for the Fund, and an example application form for the 2024-25 funding round can be found below.
December 2024 application round
The application period for the 2024/25 funding round has now closed. We hope to be able to advise successful applicants on the outcome of their application in February 2025.