Government Funds Community Initiatives
Nine community-based projects are to share $1.5 million over three years in funding from the Government.
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Nine community-based projects are to share $1.5 million over three years in funding from the Government, Ministers
announced today.
Social Development and Employment Minister David Benson-Pope and Minister of Youth Affairs Nanaia Mahuta said $549,000
has been allocated to the projects for this year.
The projects in places as far south as Gore and as far north as Kaipara are to be funded from the Government's Community
Initiatives Fund for up to three years.
The Community Initiatives Fund supports projects run by a proven community leader and that contribute to the social
development needs of a geographic community or a community of interest.
"I'm very pleased that this Government is able to support community leaders with great ideas about how to make positive
changes in their communities," said Mr Benson-Pope.
"Investing in proven community leaders and their ideas is vital for social change. These are people who know and are
supported by their communities. This Government welcomes innovative, community-based actions - if we carry on doing the
same things we'll keep on getting the same results."
Ms Mahuta said: "Many of the projects focus on the needs of young people in our communities, and investing in youth
development initiatives like this will continue to support them to become the best they can be."
The Community Initiatives Fund is administered by the _Ministry of Social Development's Family and Community Services.
Fifty-three applications for funding were received this round. An external panel was appointed to review each
application and recommend those for funding.
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