May 2025 Update
In 2024, Christchurch City Council partnered
with Strategic Grants to allow community groups in Christchurch free
access to the GEM Local grants calendar. As this access is has now ended,
Strategic Grants is interested to hear from other organisations in
Christchurch that are interested in subscribing to provide GEM Local
access for their local community groups.
Alternatively, local community groups can sign
up for their own paid subscription which is $480 excl. GST per year.
If you are interested in either of these options, please get in touch with [email protected]
You can subscribe here: gemlocal.co.nz
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Christchurch City Council has partnered with Strategic Grants to provide community groups with free access to GEM Local. GEM Local (Grants Expertise Management system) is a grants database designed to help New Zealand community groups find the right grants for them. This helps you with relevant grant opportunities, grant preparation tools and training. The aim is to build your capacity and increase your access to funding.
Who is eligible?
Any community group interested in accessing GEM Local or the monthly grants calendar can register their interest.
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 Christchurch and be located within the Christchurch City Council area
- Must complete a short participation survey annually
Free access is provided for 12 months, and renewal is dependent on Council's continued support for the scheme and your ongoing use of it.
What if you are NOT a legal entity?
Being a legal entity (e.g. a Charitable Trust or an Incorporated Society) and a 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.
What are the benefits of GEM Local?
GEM Local is a grants database designed specifically to help New Zealand community organisations and small non-profits find the right grants for them.
This easy-to-use tool provides:
- An always current customised grants calendar finding JUST the grants relevant to your organisation, according to what you do, where you do it and your legal status
- Full access to all New Zealand grant and funder records in your personalised Grants Calendar, including trusts and foundations, corporate and community foundations, local council, government grants, gaming trusts and lottery grants
- Ability to track progress of your applications including when funder reports are due
- Additional email alerts on deadlines
- Cloud-based software accessible from anywhere
- Practical tip sheets, training videos and writing samples
Free webinar
In addition to your GEM Local subscription (register below), Strategic Grants is offering a free webinar from our training library. Email us at Strategic Grants for a coupon code to access one free webinar resource from the Strategic Grants Training Library. Add the webinar to your shopping cart, proceed to checkout and add the supplied Coupon Code for free access:
Receiving your grants calendar
There are two ways you can receive grant opportunities. Please choose one of the following options to continue