GEM Local

Environment Southland has partnered with Strategic Grants to provide community groups with free access to GEM Local, a grants database designed to help community groups find the right grants for them. This enables you to find relevant grant opportunities and provides grant preparation tools and training.

Click here to register your group using the code ESOUTHGEML

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 Southland and be located within the Environment Southland council area
• Must complete a short participation survey annually

Note: If your community group is not a legal entity (e.g. a Charitable Trust or an Incorporated Society) and a registered charity there may be some grants you are not eligible for.