New Zealand High Commission Fund - Papua New Guinea
New Zealand High Commission in Papua New Guinea · New Zealand post fund
Posted 31 Aug 2026 · rolling or unstated deadline
In plain terms
The New Zealand High Commission in Papua New Guinea funds small, short-term community development projects run by local community groups, NGOs, schools, cooperatives and small business associations. The application window closed on 31 August 2026 and was limited to organisations based in Papua New Guinea.
A generated summary of the donor's text; the original wording is below.
Summary
Applications for the Fund are now open. Applications open from 3 - 31 August 2026. Please read through the details and criteria below carefully before submitting your application.
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Purpose
The New Zealand High Commission Fund supports small scale, short-term community projects that contribute to wider community well-being. The projects must be in line with New Zealand Aid Programme’s mission:
‘Sustainable development in developing countries, in order to reduce poverty and contribute to a more secure, equitable and prosperous world.’
Eligible groups
The Fund is aimed primarily at community groups and non-Government organisations (NGOs), but other types of organisations such as schools, small business associations and cooperatives may apply. The Fund does not support individual businesses. Check with the New Zealand High Commission if unsure of your group’s eligibility.
Project Duration
No individual project will be supported for longer than two years, however, supporting different projects by the same partner over a longer duration is possible in certain circumstances.
What will not be funded
political, religious or evangelical activities
faith-based groups are not…
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Eligible regions
- Pacific
Who can apply
- Community-based organisation
- NGO / civil society
- Academic or research institution
- Social enterprise or cooperative
Eligibility and conditions
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The Fund is aimed primarily at community groups and non-Government organisations (NGOs), but other types of organisations such as schools, small business associations and cooperatives may apply. The Fund does not support individual businesses. Check with the New Zealand High Commission if unsure of your group’s eligibility.