AMI Community Grants
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Crawshaw School Gardens
Over the last 18 months the children and school community have created an environment that focuses on developing a sustainability. The children and families have turned an overgrown piece of land into a productive vegetable garden including fruit trees and in time it will house chickens that the … View moreOver the last 18 months the children and school community have created an environment that focuses on developing a sustainability. The children and families have turned an overgrown piece of land into a productive vegetable garden including fruit trees and in time it will house chickens that the children have reared from eggs. There is a worm farm to make compost and the children are learning how to improve the soil. The project is on-going. Now the children and school community are endeavouring to create a native bush area as an outdoor learning and recreational area. 150 native trees have been planted during a working bee and more will be planted in Autumn. The next stage is to create seating in the centre of the bush area. It is hoped that senior students will design, plan, cost and eventually build this project with support. This seating area will be an outside classroom for environmental science and the Living World curriculum. We would love some monetary support for this part of our project.
AMI Community Grants - Application Maoribank School
I would like to apply for a grant to purchase security cameras to help with vandalism that the school experiences regularly when the school is closed. I have put all the relevant information in one document added below.
The 4 Stroke Engine Club
The 4 Stroke Engine Club started in 2016 as an alternative form of rehabilitation for younger stroke survivors. They meet in a garage at Manfield Raceway in Feilding twice a week to dismantle impounded cars which are then modified and used for stock car racing at the Robertson Holden International … View moreThe 4 Stroke Engine Club started in 2016 as an alternative form of rehabilitation for younger stroke survivors. They meet in a garage at Manfield Raceway in Feilding twice a week to dismantle impounded cars which are then modified and used for stock car racing at the Robertson Holden International Speedway.
The club was established by Dr Sara Joice a Massey University health psychologist and a client who had survived a stroke at the age of 52 with a mad keen interest in cars and motor racing. He found that the only rehabilitation available to him at that time was in a traditional, clinical rehabilitation setting designed primarily for much older patients. It was boring and he found it difficult to develop the motivation to continue attending. He was also struggling with depression.
He’s now been attending the 4 Stroke Engine Club twice weekly for the past 2 years and has found enormous therapeutic benefit through the structured, fun, sociable activity that has meaning to him and is useful to others. He loves the sense of community it provides and feels that once again he has something to look forward to and a purpose in life.
Many of those who attend the club have found that it helps in overcoming their disabilities such as loss of muscle control, co-ordination, speech impairment and memory loss but it’s the psychological affects like loss of confidence, self-esteem and social contact that the club assists with most.
Dr Sara Joice say’s “It’s about having meaningful activity to engage the brain - it might look messy, but dismantling a car involves problem solving and deductive reasoning. What’s helpful too is that they are accepting of each other and tolerant of the challenges each is facing in their recovery – because stroke affects everybody differently.”
The 4 Stroke Engine Club is not just for people who have had a stroke. We also have members (men and women) who have disabilities and impairments caused by different types of brain injury, heart conditions and diabetes. Everyone is welcome to come along. You don’t need to be a car fanatic or have any prior knowledge of cars - just an interest in knowing more and having a go.
The 4 Stroke Engine Club is run solely by volunteers and currently has no funding. In order to move forward with the development of the club we would love the support of an AMI grant. We would use it to purchase tools (we currently have one borrowed set) so that we can have more people working at once and other items such as creepers, jacks and axle stands – which are useful in any workshop but particularly helpful for those with disabilities and limitations.
We would also like to be able to further promote the 4 Stroke Engine Club by being able to provide flyers and written information to the public as well as other forms of advertising and promotion such as newspaper/magazine ads, community stalls etc.
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Foxy Small Towns Seeking Generous Supportive Grant
The Foxton Beach Community Patrol was established in the last quarter of 2018 by its first 4 volunteer members. Its first patrols commenced just before Christmas and since then the number of police vetted, trained, active Community Patrollers in Foxton Beach has grown to 10.
We are applying for… View moreThe Foxton Beach Community Patrol was established in the last quarter of 2018 by its first 4 volunteer members. Its first patrols commenced just before Christmas and since then the number of police vetted, trained, active Community Patrollers in Foxton Beach has grown to 10.
We are applying for funding to by and large cover the $6,436.75 cost of our fledgling Patrol's ambitious winter-proofing, training and volunteer & coverage expansion plans from March to July 2019.
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Safe Man Safe Family - changing the way NZ tackles domestic violence
NZ has the worst statistics in the OECD for domestic violence. But we're working to change that.
Safe Man Safe Family (SMSF) is a volunteer-led charitable trust based in Mangere, doing innovative and effective peer-led work tackling domestic violence across the wider Auckland region and … View moreNZ has the worst statistics in the OECD for domestic violence. But we're working to change that.
Safe Man Safe Family (SMSF) is a volunteer-led charitable trust based in Mangere, doing innovative and effective peer-led work tackling domestic violence across the wider Auckland region and beyond.
SMSF was founded 10 years ago by Vic Tamati (face of the It’s Not OK campaign and himself an ex-victim and ex-perpetrator of violence), to create a more effective stopping violence programme. In January he was recognised in the NZ Honours list for his work.
We are applying for an organisational grant, as unfortunately it is very difficult to obtain public funds for our work – domestic violence prevention is not a very 'cool' charity! And government funding is slow, if it comes at all. Late last year there was an outcry against violence against women, after the murder of young Grace Millane. Yet around 9 other NZ women also die every year at the hands of their partners, or ex partners.
Please consider supporting our application to help us address this issue.
We aim to reduce the legacy of intergenerational violence, while promoting public discussion, to increase community understanding about its far-reaching personal and economic (estimated $4-7 billion per annum) effects.
We work to build stronger, safer families, and give people the tools to change their behaviour.
The SMSF programme uniquely targets those who resort to violence (most of whom are ex victims) to work with reformed peers. For these men, working with others who have “walked in their shoes”, is often the only thing that breaks through the violence cycle. Recent research also supports this, showing that mentor contact is often the turning point that incites change.
Our vision is that our programmes will eventually be offered nationwide to create more secure, stable and supported communities. Where everyone can be safe.
An AMI grant will help us take the next step in providing a professionally evaluated programme later this year in South Auckland, to help us eventually roll it out across NZ in all the communities who need it.
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South Otago A&P Society - AMI Community Grants
The South Otago A&P Society (est 1886) has changed greatly over the years from being a ploughing competition in the early days to a source of Family Entertainment and competition of Show Queens, Livestock (Alpaca, Dairy Goat, Sheep, Dairy & Beef Cattle), Equestrian & Home industry … View moreThe South Otago A&P Society (est 1886) has changed greatly over the years from being a ploughing competition in the early days to a source of Family Entertainment and competition of Show Queens, Livestock (Alpaca, Dairy Goat, Sheep, Dairy & Beef Cattle), Equestrian & Home industry Classes. It is a South Otago community tradition where families, neighbours and friends meet each year at the Annual A&P Show held the last Saturday of November at the Balclutha Showgrounds.
The Society employs a part time secretary (30hrs/mth) and has a 20-person strong volunteer committee. Our main focus every year is the Annual A&P Show, but we also have On Farm Dairy Heifer judging competition, our 3rd Giant Pumpkin Competition planned for 28th April 2019 (free community event) & get involved with other community activities (Clutha Christmas Parade & Clutha Culture Feast).
Our 152nd Annual A&P Show on 24th November 2018 had to be scaled back when our Showgrounds were closed because of flooding. On Thursday, 22nd November the decision was made to cancel all livestock/equestrian classes & outdoor Trade Sites. The Flood waters were receding, but we had to protect the showgrounds from further damage for all the community sports & activities that also take place on the grounds. We already had planned to use the Cross Recreation Centre for the Show and now offered outdoor trades the opportunity to move inside alongside the already planned indoor sites. A stage was erected for the celebrations of 50 years of the Show Queen Contest (Parade of past contestants; including our first winner from 1968). We also hosted the Otago Regional final of the FMG Young Farmers Contest. Entertainment highlights of the day included the Wonky Donkey man; Craig Smith, Gold Guitar Junior winner; Gracie Young & family, Kapa Haka performance from Rosebank Primary School, Clutha Marching Guards, Balclutha Brass Band & the Balclutha Pipe Band. The atmosphere was fantastic & the community appreciated coming together after a stressful week of rain/flooding affecting many businesses, farms & roads closed throughout the district.
The cancellation of classes, refunding of fees and no official gate entry fee on Show day has resulted in a considerable income drop for the society. Planning is underway for the 153rd Annual South Otago A&P Show on 30th November 2019, but for the society to meet obligations of wages, insurance & accountants over the next 8 months we are seeking financial support. Winning an AMI Community Organisation Grant would secure the future of the Society for the South Otago Community and the continuation of the South Otago A&P Show..
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The Friends of Roland’s Woods Charitable Trust
We are a Charitable Trust whose primary role as stated in our Trust Deed is:
“The provision and maintenance of a wooded public park for recreational use, enjoyment and benefit of the public”.
Roland’s Wood was originally ten hectare piece of “English beech woodland”, with a … View moreWe are a Charitable Trust whose primary role as stated in our Trust Deed is:
“The provision and maintenance of a wooded public park for recreational use, enjoyment and benefit of the public”.
Roland’s Wood was originally ten hectare piece of “English beech woodland”, with a Northland twist, on Inlet Road, Kerikeri. It was created by Roland Sansom and on his passing the Woods was split in half with 4.5ha generously bequeathed to the people – and dogs – of Kerikeri and 5.4ha to his sister Lavender. On Lavender's passing, The Friends of Roland's Wood Charitable Trust raised and borrowed money to acquire back the 5.4ha to expand on Roland's vision for the land and secure the land for the community for generations to come. The Trust is on the verge of repaying all debt for the $500,000 land acquisition and is now embarking on development program to create a 9ha woodland and dog park for the community to enjoy. The development will include a major weed eradication program and planting of around 10,000 trees, track building and providing infrastructure to maintain the Woods going forward.
Much of the hard work being done is by volunteers (planting, clearing, weed control) and we are very grateful for the generous support given us by local businesses.
We have many projects planned which are ongoing, however we are about to embark on the first stage of planting for Lavender’s Land (adjoining Roland’s Woods) and the Trust would welcome funding via grants, sponsorship and donations to be able to undertake the first stage of planting.
Few small towns have such a beautiful, tranquil, peaceful place for walking, resting, contemplation, conversation and enjoyment. Roland’s Woods is a treasured place which provides a safe and healthy environment for all citizens, and a haven for those with dogs who are encouraged to roam happily at will.
We thank you for the opportunity to share in our vision of what this incredible parkland can give to the community for generations to come.
New Brighton Community Gardens IKEA Growroom
We believe that the gardens bridge gaps, reduce stress and foster social integration within the community. We welcome everybody and anybody from the youngest to the oldest to the gardens. We offer a friendly inclusive environment where people can come and go as they please involving themselves as … View moreWe believe that the gardens bridge gaps, reduce stress and foster social integration within the community. We welcome everybody and anybody from the youngest to the oldest to the gardens. We offer a friendly inclusive environment where people can come and go as they please involving themselves as much as they would like. While doing this they are receiving practical advice and education on growing food and becoming self sufficient. Our volunteers are able to take home, healthy organic vegetables from the gardens and any leftover vegetables are donated to the community fridge. We also run a 10 week school programme teaching youth sustainability, growing, and eating healthy.
We would use the grant money to make the IKEA Growroom, The design for The Growroom is an urban farm pavilion that looks into how cities can feed themselves through food producing architecture. Local food represents a serious alternative to the global food model. It reduces food miles, our pressure on the environment, and educates our children of where food actually comes from. The design for this lovely architecture has been provided free so that all around the world we can start producing local food of the highest quality that tastes better, is much more nutritional, fresh, organic and healthy and getting it into our communities.
The Growroom is designed for small spaces with it’s size 2,8 x 2,5 meter it has a small spatial footprint as you grow vertically. It is designed to support our everyday sense of well being by creating a small oasis or ‘pause’-architecture and enables people to connect with nature as we smell and taste the abundance of herbs and plants.
Our saying at the New Brighton Community is "Together we can grow" this would be a fantastic opportunity to build something that we can use to help feed, education and inspire our communities. We are hoping when people visit our beautiful Growroom they will feel inspired and many of these will start popping up around the city helping our community especially those struggling with the increasing food poverty.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, we are very excited about this project and we hope you vote for us. We have attached photos of our beautiful gardens and also pictures of what the growroom would look like.
Whanganui Toy Library
Whanganui Toy Library provide low cost access for local and rural families to an amazing array of toys, education aids, sports equipment, musical instruments, puzzles, games and dress-ups. We believe that play is the most important job of childhood! We are largely run by volunteer parent members … View moreWhanganui Toy Library provide low cost access for local and rural families to an amazing array of toys, education aids, sports equipment, musical instruments, puzzles, games and dress-ups. We believe that play is the most important job of childhood! We are largely run by volunteer parent members who donate much time and energy to providing this wonderful community resource. Our young members treasure the Toy Library and all the fun and learning it provides. As a small not-for-profit, we work hard to always seek new members, develop our collection and fundraise. Please help us to keep providing our community with this amazing resource. A grant from AMI would be a huge help and give us more time to play!
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Joining Old & Young (JOY Projects) - bring together generations
Surrogate Grandparents New Zealand Charitable Trust is an organisation whose passion is bringing together our generations to prevent social isolation and loneliness, and bring joy and companionship to all.
We currently run a Family match programme that connects families with surrogate … View moreSurrogate Grandparents New Zealand Charitable Trust is an organisation whose passion is bringing together our generations to prevent social isolation and loneliness, and bring joy and companionship to all.
We currently run a Family match programme that connects families with surrogate grandparents for long lasting friendships and family bonds. www.surrogategrandparents.org.nz...
Last year, we trialled an Intergenerational playgroup on the Hibiscus Coast and would would love to expand this to other areas, as well as launch a number of other "JOY projects", for example:
* JOY book buddies - bringing generations together for reading and the joy of books.
* JOY arts and crafts - sharing the joy of knitting, crochet, photography and many other arts and crafts.
* JOY music & movement - sharing the love of all styles of music and movement/dance
* JOY Outdoors - sharing the love of nature, the environment, gardening, the local community and adventures.
We would love to have an opportunity to be a part of the Neighbourly/AMI Community Grants programme to be able to bring these JOY projects to life within our communities in New Zealand. We will partner with other community organisations to ensure the projects flourish and bring JOY to all involved.
Do get in touch if we can assist with any further information:
Jo Hayes, Founder
Surrogate Grandparents New Zealand Charitable Trust (CC54933)
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Biketober 2019
Biketober is a month long festival of all things cycling related held in Christchurch and Auckland each October . 2019 will be our third year and work is underway to make it bigger and better than ever.
Biketober is organised by the volunteers at Spokes Canterbury.
Please see our … View moreBiketober is a month long festival of all things cycling related held in Christchurch and Auckland each October . 2019 will be our third year and work is underway to make it bigger and better than ever.
Biketober is organised by the volunteers at Spokes Canterbury.
Please see our websites
biketober.nz - for a view of our 2018 programme.
spokes.org.nz - to learn about the people and passion of
' more people on bikes more often '
Biketober in Christchurch was supported by AMI in 2018 by the generous donation of 25 bike helmets which were appreciated by all recipients. This year (Christchurch) we are seeking funds to make our website more professional, to support our many volunteers who help out, and create some wonderful events for our 1000's of participants. The vast majority of these events are free; some are run in association with other groups and events e.g. Heritage Week, Meet in the Middle, NZBikeExpo. We are flexible as to how the $ would be used, e.g. major event sponsorship. My thanks for the opportunity to make this application.
Best regards
Robert Fleming
Biketober Coordinator
Taupo Choral Society - Help us bring the joy of music to the community
Taupo Choral Society uses the power of music to bring together singers of all ages and abilities. The music unites a team of singers who come for various reasons but mostly just because we enjoy singing and the companionship brings us back year after year. We enjoy the support of the Taupo … View moreTaupo Choral Society uses the power of music to bring together singers of all ages and abilities. The music unites a team of singers who come for various reasons but mostly just because we enjoy singing and the companionship brings us back year after year. We enjoy the support of the Taupo community who come to our concerts regularly regardless of what we perform which ranges from classical to easy listening songs and over the years have performed such works as ‘The Messiah’, ‘Mozart’s Requiem’ & ‘Elijah’, church music, Christmas concerts, World War I commemoration, Rugby World Cup celebration, and concerts with visiting choirs. We also link with a number of other musical groups in the Taupo community for some concerts including with school choirs, upcoming soloists, musicians, dancers, and the Taupo Concert Band. We believe that music brings a community together and so our concerts have very low ticket prices so that everybody can afford to come and we have good attendances with regular groups coming from retirement villages, respite care facilities and the community. Unfortunately it does cost us to perform these concerts in terms of rehearsal venue, accompanist, conductor, music hire etc. We would love to receive a grant to help us continue to bring music and joy to the Taupo community and also welcome any new singers who may be interested in joining us on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm, St Paul's Church.
Aotea Sea Scouts - Grant for Life Jackets
Aotea Sea Scouts operates from Onehunga. We are a community focused charitable group and part of Scouting New Zealand.
Last year our life jackets were reviewed by the Auckland Coastguard who instructed us to throw away 28 life jackets that had reached end of life, being made from Kapok and no … View moreAotea Sea Scouts operates from Onehunga. We are a community focused charitable group and part of Scouting New Zealand.
Last year our life jackets were reviewed by the Auckland Coastguard who instructed us to throw away 28 life jackets that had reached end of life, being made from Kapok and no longer considered safe to wear. We have also been instructed by Scouting New Zealand to add crotch straps to child life jackets to meet new rules being introduced by Scouting New Zealand. This is to ensure the safety of children wearing the life jackets, which we totally support, but need assistance to achieve.
Each year Aotea Sea Scouts provides free kayaking for those attending the Onehunga Festival. It is vital we have adequate life jackets to support this event. This means we also need life jackets for larger folk, so that they can enjoy having a go, along with a few small life jackets for those wishing to take a wee one out on the water with them. This event is in addition to our regular program which sees youth from Onehunga and surrounding suburbs learning about boats, water safety and having fun on and around water. We also run an annual canoe carnival on Onehunga Lagoon which sees us requiring a larger than usual number of life jackets to enable scouts from across the Auckland region to participate.
We are looking to obtain 40 new life jackets in various sizes along with crotch straps to add to existing life jackets. We also need to purchase a new outboard motor for our safety boat. The prize money will be invaluable to help us meet our goals, enabling us to continue to offer our program, which not only gives our youth confidence around water, it imparts skills for life and helps save lives.
We hope that the public vote, and the AMI community grants program will see this as a highly valued cause and select our organisation to receive this grant.
Postnatal Depression Canterbury
PND Canterbury provides community based support for the 1 in 4 mothers and the 1 in 10 fathers affected by perinatal mental illness. We are funded entirely by grants and donations and rely on volunteers to do all our administration and help our one paid facilitator (20hrs/wk) run the support and … View morePND Canterbury provides community based support for the 1 in 4 mothers and the 1 in 10 fathers affected by perinatal mental illness. We are funded entirely by grants and donations and rely on volunteers to do all our administration and help our one paid facilitator (20hrs/wk) run the support and play groups.
We currently have groups running for Mums, for Dads and a playgroup for parents with postnatal depression and anxiety. We are getting more and more referrals for people with antenatal anxiety and would love to set up a support group specifically for them.
As we are limited by the venue availability we have a waiting list and could right now be running at least 2 more groups for mothers with PND and an antenatal support group.
We are hoping to lease a venue so we can hold more weekly support groups, including an art therapy mindfulness session, and provide a drop in service. We would also be able to hold educational sessions for families and medical professionals on how to spot and treat perinatal mental health illness.
The current funded support programmes in Canterbury only take mothers with children under 1 and only the sickest of mothers. There are long waiting lists and PND is often not diagnosed until the child is nearly one, meaning mothers miss out on any support. There are no support groups for pregnant women and their partners. PND Canterbury provides support for parents with children up to 5 years old.
Not-for Profit Support for Families
Woolston Development Project was established 31 years ago providing support for children in Woolston and surrounding areas within Christchurch. Since then our services have increased to include a free, home-based family support service, a weekly women's social support group, a youth volunteer … View moreWoolston Development Project was established 31 years ago providing support for children in Woolston and surrounding areas within Christchurch. Since then our services have increased to include a free, home-based family support service, a weekly women's social support group, a youth volunteer programme supporting high school school students to gain work skills, subsidised family recreation events and after school and holiday care for primary age children. Within our After School Programme we also have a group providing specific age-related activities for 10-13 year olds, part of this has a focus on 'giving back to their community, where they have baked and delivered muffins to the homeless during winter, sold their baking to purchase new books, specific to their age group, for the community library, tidied community gardens, helped pack the grocery bags at the local food bank and collected food and blankets for Dog Watch.
Our aim is to provide opportunities for all children, youth, women and families within our community to develop to their full potential.
Only our childcare programmes are income generating and we keep our fees to a minimum to benefit the low socio-economic status of our community. This income provides quality staff, resources and food for the children and when possible contributes to the running costs of our building e.g heating costs. All our other services are dependant on grants and donations to ensure that we are able to continue to support those most in need within our Woolston and the neighbouring communities. It is becoming increasingly stressful in recent times of decreasing funding vs increasing need for specific, practical support.
It would be very much appreciated if Neighbourly communities could acknowledge the work we are doing to benefit our local families now and to provide the skills and knowledge for the families to pass on to future generations of families.
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AMI Community Grants
AMI Community Grants
AMI and Neighbourly have joined forces to give away $30,000 in 2019 to support community organisations and projects around New Zealand that are helping to make our neighbourhoods stronger and safer places to live.
Whether it’s an initiative you want to get off the ground, or a project you need a little extra help with, we’re inviting Neighbourly members and organisations to apply for their share of the funds to help enhance their local community. Whether it’s an alleyway that needs better lighting, a walking school bus initiative, or a community BBQ to brainstorm safety issues - whatever you’re involved in or keen to do, we want to hear about it.
The Prizes
Prizes are split into two categories: Grants for Community Projects and Grants for Community Organisations / not-for-profits.
In 2019 we are opening applications for Grants in the beginning and middle of the year: January-February and July. Each round offers a chance for organisations and community projects to receive their share of $15,000.
The prize breakdown
- Community Organisation grant: - Winner - $6,000
- Community Project grant: - Winner - $3,000
- Runner up - $4,000
- Runner up - $2,000
Applications close for the second round of grants on Friday 15 February 2019.