Community and Volunteering Capability Fund — Organisational Capability

Helps community organisations engage a skilled professional for a limited period to address a development need and improve the organisation’s work.

Closes

Open all year — allow up to 12 weeks for a decision

Who can apply

Not-for-profit community organisations with a development need that requires a skilled professional for a set period. The fund does not support individual people applying on their own behalf.

Amount

Set by the request. A budget is not required for this priority

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Organisations & providers, Iwi & Māori organisations, Community groups

Before you apply

The trap on this one: the grant cannot fund a new or existing permanent position. It pays for a skilled professional engaged for a limited period. You need written agreement from the professional, agreement from their employer where that applies, and their current salary or income. Financial statements no more than 18 months old are required.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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