GEM Local (Grants Expertise Management System)
GEM Local (Grants Expertise Management system) is a grants database designed to help New Zealand community groups find the right grants for them. Clutha District Council has partnered with Strategic Grants to provide community groups with free access to GEM Local. This helps you with relevant grant opportunities, grant preparation tools and training. The aim is to build your capability and increase your access to funding.
This easy-to-use tool provides:
- an always current grants calendar finding JUST the grants relevant to your group, according to what you do, where you do it and your legal status
- full access to all New Zealand grant records in your personalised Grants Calendar, including trusts and foundations, corporate and community foundations, council and government grants, gaming trusts and lottery grants.
- ability to track progress of your applications including when funder reports are due
- email alerts on deadlines
- cloud-based software accessible from anywhere.
Plus receive:
- practical tip sheets, training videos and writing samples
- access to “Introduction to Winning Grants" a 30-minute webinar on getting the most out of GEM Local.
- access to one webinar of your choice from the Strategic Grants webinar library.
Who is eligible?
To access the scheme, community groups must meet ALL the following eligibility criteria:
- Must be non-profit
- Must have annual revenue under $1.5M
- Must deliver projects that benefit the community of Clutha and be located within the Clutha District Council area
- Must complete a short participation survey annually.
Applicants that are part of a national organisation will need to clearly demonstrate how their services will benefit the community in the Clutha District Council area. Applications from national organisations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and a decision will be made by Council in consultation with Strategic Grants.
What if you are NOT a legal entity?
Being a legal entity (e.g. a Charitable Trust, Incorporated Society or registered charity) is NOT a requirement to access the scheme. However, please be aware that some funders will require this status, before you can make a funding application to them.
How do we apply, and what happens next
First check that you meet the criteria, then to register your interest email gemlocal@strategicgrants.co.nz
Strategic Grants will be in touch shortly after this is received, with access details so your community group can register on GEM Local. Strategic Grants will put you in touch with the council if there are any further questions regarding eligibility for your organisation.
