Waikato River Clean-up Trust: Funding Strategy 2015

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waikatoriver

.org.nz

4.1 Information requirements and priorities to guide applicants

All applications for funding must be completed using the application portal available on the

Authority’s website

Applications must contain the following information:

Objectives of the proposed project

• What is the project, what are the benefits, when and where will it occur, and how long will it take?

Outcomes of the proposed project

• Identify the speci c outcomes that the project will deliver.

Vision and Strategy

• Outline how the proposed project will contribute to the Objectives and Strategies in the Vision and

Strategy of the Authority and Trust.

Fit with funding strategy

• Identify how the criteria and priorities for the Trust are met, as outlined in this Funding Strategy

2015. For any criteria that the application fails to meet, explain which criteria are not met, and why.

Scope

• Identify both what is in, and out, of scope.

Proposed approach

• Identify the proposed approach to successful implementation, including major workstreams and

tasks, milestones and deliverables (with dates)

• Identify approach to monitoring and reporting, both during and after the project is completed.

Personnel

• Identify the proposed team and their respective roles, including any subcontractors. (where known).

Costs

• Provide a breakdown of the estimated costs

(in GST inclusive amounts)

of the proposed project,

clearly linking costs to the various workstreams and milestones in the proposal. Identify any

matching or supplemental funds that are to be provided by others.

Risks and mitigation

• Identify major risks and proposed mitigation measures that will ensure the project is successfully

delivered to time, cost, and quality requirements as outlined in the proposal.

Previous experience

• Provide a synopsis of the organisation’s relevant experience for the proposed project

• Provide a synopsis of the proposed applicant and project teams’ relevant experience, including

CVs where appropriate. This should include all sub contractors.

Referees

• Provide the contact details for two referees who will be able to comment on the quality of relevant

work you have previously undertaken (both as an organisation and for individuals within the

organisation).

Information requirements

Waikato River Clean-up Trust

Funding Strategy

2015