Scope your project

Questions about you and your project

Who is applying for a grant?

• Are you a group or individual?
• If you are a group, do you have a formal legal structure? If not, you may need to find a registered group to administer the grant if you are applying for over $1000.

What are the goals for your project?

• If you are an individual, what do you wish to achieve?
• If you are a group, what is your aim, vision or kaupapa?
• Why is your project necessary? Can you clearly define the purpose of your project, activity or service?     
• Is there anyone already doing this project?
• Will your project demonstrate innovation and collaboration?

Who is your project aimed at?

• What are the community needs you want to meet?
• Who will benefit from your project?
• Can you provide evidence of community support for, and involvement, in the project or activity?
• Will your project enable improved Māori outcomes (social and economic well-being for Māori)?
• Will your project or activity be accessible to people with disabilities?

How will you deliver the project?

• Do you have a project plan and timeline?
• Do you have the staff or volunteers to deliver your project?
• Do you have capability, capacity and experience to delivery the project, activity or service? Do you have a relevant track record of successful delivery?
• When will the project take place? What are the start and end dates?
• Does the project take place before the decision is to be made on your application?
• What is the location of your project or activity?