SWIFT has formed the following objectives when considering community grant applications:

• Support viable and reputable organisations with projects that benefit the South Waikato district and community.
• While jobs are an essential measure for business loans, grant applications focus on the below areas –
  • • Supporting the delivery of educational and training opportunities for the people of the South Waikato District to enable them to enter the workforce and;
    • Supporting the delivery/enhancement of community infrastructure that encourages business/investment and/or the quality of life of South Waikato residents

Requirements for grant requests are as follows:

• Grant applicants must be a Charitable Organisation in or serving the South Waikato.
• SWIFT will fund no more than 70% of the total project cost.
• The minimum grant amount is $25,000 to ensure large-scale impact projects. The return on investment is required to match the quantum of the funding request.
• Grant applications must showcase an understanding of long-term planning and recognise community outcomes rather than simply focusing on deliverables or outputs.
• Evaluation measures must be identified and reported on annually.
• Applicants must show the ability to collaborate with others and recognise partnership opportunities.

  If you have any questions, please email info@swift.org.nz and one of the team will contact you.

The Annual Grant round for 2023 has closed

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