InternetNZ Christchurch Funding Round

InternetNZ has launched a funding round as part of its contribution to helping rebuild the earthquake-ravaged Canterbury region.

The funding is for Internet/ICT-related projects that will contribute to the rebuild.

Who can apply?

The funding round is open to the ideas of New Zealand's wider community, with applications from any individual or organisation considered. Please note however that preference will be given to projects that are from Christchurch and have local support.

Amount of funding

Funding will be via an open, transparent competitive process. A total of $435,000 is available in this Christchurch funding round. There is no cap on the maximum amount a project can apply for within this total.

Eligibility Criteria

Project proposals must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Projects must materially contribute to the rebuild of Christchurch / Canterbury.
• Projects must be non-commercial, not interfere with the market or provide unfair competition to commercial ventures.
• Projects must relate to InternetNZ’s objects as a registered charity. More on this below:

"InternetNZ is a non-profit Society established to maintain and extend the availability of the Internet and its associated technologies and applications in New Zealand, both as an end in itself and as means of enabling organisations, professionals and individuals to more effectively collaborate, cooperate, communicate and innovate in their respective fields of interest."

Carefully read through InternetNZ's list of objects. If your project aligns with any of these and is rebuild-related, then please apply. 

Application Process

There is a two-stage application process.

Please note that Stage 1 (Expressions of Interest have now closed).

Stage 1 - Expressions of Interest

• Applicants submit an Expression of Interest, with a brief outline of their project.
• All Expressions of Interest will be evaluated by a Grants Committee made up of three representatives from InternetNZ and three Christchurch-based representatives. 
• Shortlisted applications will be invited to proceed to Stage 2. 

Stage 2 - Detailed Project Proposal

• Shortlisted applicants submit a detailed project proposal.
• The Grants Committee will evaluate the shortlisted proposals, gather additional information, conduct referree checks and hold discussions with applicants (if and as required).
• Final decisions will be made by InternetNZ's governing Council.

How do I apply?

Stage 1 - Expressions of Interest closed at 5.00pm on 30 November 2011.

Key dates

Questions?

Please contact:

Campbell Gardiner
InternetNZ
campbell@internetnz.net.nz
+64 4 495 2332