Call for Proposals to strengthen Capability and Networks between Maori Organisations (New Zealand)
We are inviting proposals for investment in activities that strengthen capability and networks between Māori organisations and the science and innovation system, and increase understanding of how research can contribute to the aspirations of Māori organisations and deliver benefit for New Zealand.
The funding available
Approximately $2.0 million (excluding GST) is available to fund successful new proposals in the Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund 2024 investment round.
The total funding available is $4.0 million (excluding GST) per year with the remaining approximate $2.0 million (excluding GST) per year being allocated to existing contracts from the Fund’s previous investment rounds.
The work programme term for both Connect and Placement schemes is up to 2 years. For a project with a work programme of:
Up to one year in length, the maximum funding per successful proposal is $150,000 (excluding GST)
Between one and 2 years, the maximum funding per successful proposal is $250,000 (excluding GST). It is not a requirement to apply for the full funding available or the full 2-year project term.
Project costs must be solely and directly related to the project work programme. Funding can be used to cover costs towards the work programme development, delivery, and operating costs (including travel). Capital expenditure is not funded.
Who can apply
For a proposal to be considered for assessment for either the Connect Scheme or Placement Scheme, it must meet all the eligibility criteria set out below. Proposals that we consider do not meet these criteria will be declined for funding on eligibility grounds.
To be eligible for funding, proposals must:
Be made by a New Zealand based single legal entity that is a Māori organisation, Research organisation or individual researcher.
A Māori organisation is defined as an organisation that identifies itself as Māori and uses (or wishes to use) research, science and technology or related activities.
A Research organisation is defined as an organisation that has the internal capability to carry out research, science and technology or related activities. Government departments (as defined in Schedule 2 of the Public Service Act 2020) are not considered to be Research organisations and are not eligible to apply for this funding.
An individual researcher is defined as a person operating on his or her own, and is not employed by a Research organisation, with the capability to carry out research, science and technology or related activities.
Include both a Research organisation or individual researcher and a Māori organisation, with one or the other taking the lead as Contracting organisation and the other as Partner organisation.
A relationship must not be solely between the applicant and an organisation that is either a parent entity, subsidiary, or co-subsidiary of another organisation; or between departments within a single organisation (for example, a tertiary institution).
Be for activities that fit one of the 2 schemes, and the requirements of one of the 2 schemes as set out in the Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund Investment Plan. For the Placement Scheme, a proposal must name the individual(s) who will be the placement person(s).
Not be for activities for the same purpose already funded by any government agency.
Not include any full-time tertiary or school students.
Proposals with work programme activities that are eligible for funding from the Ministry of Education, or Unlocking Curious Minds are a poor fit for Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund.
Address one or more Vision Mātauranga themes, and not solely address hauora/health.
The MBIE-led investments outlined in the Investment Plan and the Health Research Council (HRC) investments are designed to complement each other. To avoid duplication with the investments made by the HRC, MBIE does not provide funding for programmes exclusively relevant to the health/hauora area. Proposals where hauora improvements are part of a much broader suite of outcomes will be considered.
Be for activities the majority of which are to be undertaken in New Zealand, unless MBIE considers there are compelling reasons to consider the proposal.
If the majority of the work programme will not be carried out in New Zealand, then explain in your proposal the reasons for this and why they are compelling. If a work programme is to have significant linkages with indigenous knowledge practitioners in other countries, demonstrate how this will be of benefit to New Zealand.
Not benefit a Russian state institution (including but not limited to support for Russian military or security activity) or an organisation outside government that may be perceived as contributing to the war effort.
Be submitted via MBIE’s Investment Management System (IMS) and meet any applicable timing, formatting, content, or other administrative requirements set out by MBIE
Co-funding arrangement
Co- funding is not a requirement for your project. However, if co-funding is provided (by either organisation), please tell us:
The organisation name,
Whether the co-funding is cash or in-kind, and
the value per year (excluding GST).
Co-funding can be in the form of both cash and in-kind contributions.
Cash co-funding is cash received from an organisation that contributes directly to your project. This cash:
Does not include money you may receive after the end date of the project
Must be essential to the achievement of the work programme and be genuine cash funding for the proposed project
Is not money from which an income is derived or that can be returned to the funder.
In-kind co-funding is a non-cash contribution that contributes directly to your project. This may include:
The use of equipment, staff time or access to data
Actual personnel costs incurred by either organisation. For example, staff costs met by either organisation for an individual who has been placed, or for the mentoring or supervision of the individual who has been placed.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Call for Proposals to Strengthen Capability and Networks between Maori Organisations (New Zealand)
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