{"id":391,"date":"2025-08-08T09:39:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T21:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lrf.org.nz\/?page_id=391"},"modified":"2025-08-08T09:45:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T21:45:01","slug":"community-funding-projects-cfp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lrf.org.nz\/?page_id=391","title":{"rendered":"Community Funding Projects (&#8220;CFP&#8221;)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Community Project Funding by the LRF<br>Empowering Local Solutions for a Better Future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Long Range Foundation (LRF) believes that real change starts at the grassroots. That\u2019s why we actively support community-driven projects that align with our mission to create a more equitable, innovative, and sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re working on food security, local energy solutions, digital education, youth empowerment, or environmental resilience \u2014 if your project is designed by the community, for the community, we want to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 <strong>What We Fund<\/strong><br>We support projects that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create lasting positive impact for local communities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Align with LRF\u2019s focus areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainable development<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technological inclusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Health and wellbeing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Education and lifelong learning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resilience and preparedness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Demonstrate community involvement and participation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are transparent and accountable in use of funds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Examples of Eligible Projects<\/strong><br>A local co-op starting a regenerative farming initiative<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A youth group launching a mental health peer-support network<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A marae adopting solar power and battery storage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A grassroots team teaching coding and AI skills to rural youth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A volunteer-driven reforestation campaign<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcb8 <strong>How Funding Works<\/strong><br>Grants range from $250 to $25,000 NZD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Funds are provided in stages based on milestones<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Community groups, NGOs, social enterprises, and informal collectives may apply<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer guidance and mentoring to help your project succeed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcec <strong>How to Apply<\/strong><br>Contact Us<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need a simple budget and timeline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Share how your community is involved and who benefits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team will review and contact applicants for a conversation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\ude4c Let\u2019s Build the Future, Together<br>We know that local voices carry the wisdom and vision needed to solve today\u2019s biggest challenges. 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