Formats and related files
MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector (M15)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Department of Internal Affairs
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS: Minister of Internal Affairs
Overview of the Vote#
The Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector is responsible for appropriations in the Vote for the 2009/10 financial year covering the following:
Departmental Appropriations
- a total of nearly $15.117 million (68% of departmental appropriations in this Vote) for grant services to the Lottery Grants Board, other community-oriented grant schemes and several Crown Trusts and Fellowships
- a total of nearly $5.328 million (24% of departmental appropriations in this Vote) for a community-based advisory service providing information to enable community groups to more effectively meet the needs of individuals, groups and agencies
- a total of nearly $1.712 million (8% of departmental appropriations in this Vote) for the provision of policy advice with a community/whanau/hapu/iwi development perspective, and other support to the Minister, including matters relating to the performance of, and appointments to, the Charities Commission.
Non-Departmental Appropriations
- a total of nearly $5.066 million for operational funding for the Charities Commission to register charities and promote public confidence and trust in the charitable sector
- a total of nearly $17.766 million for grants to community and voluntary sector organisations, including Disarmament Education Grants and Charities administration.
Details of these appropriations are set out in Parts 2-6 for Vote Community and Voluntary Sector in the Information Supporting the Estimates of Appropriations.
Details of Appropriations#
Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations
2008/09 | 2009/10 | ||
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Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Community and Voluntary Sector Services MCOA (M15) | 22,545 | 22,186 | 22,157 |
Administration of GrantsProcessing, assessment and monitoring of grant applications, provision of administration, training and support services to boards on grant distribution committees, advising Ministers on appointments to boards, committees and trusts. | 15,278 | 14,972 | 15,117 |
Community Advisory ServicesA community development service providing information, resources and facilitation services to enable communities/whanau/hapu/iwi Maori organisations and community groups to develop innovative responses to meet their needs. | 5,498 | 5,453 | 5,328 |
Policy Advice - CommunityProvision of policy advice with a community/whanau/hapu/iwi development perspective, and on matters related to the performance of and appointment to the Charities Commission. Drafting ministerial correspondence and questions. | 1,769 | 1,761 | 1,712 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses | 22,545 | 22,186 | 22,157 |
Non-Departmental Output Expenses | |||
Charities - Administration (M15)Funding for the Charities Commission to fulfil its functions outlined in the Charities Act 2005. | 6,154 | 6,154 | 5,066 |
Total Non-Departmental Output Expenses | 6,154 | 6,154 | 5,066 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses | |||
Community Development Scheme (M15)Three-year grants to community organisations for projects to achieve improved economic, social and cultural wellbeing in areas such as health, education and crime prevention. | 2,560 | 2,560 | 2,560 |
Community Internship Programme (M15)Grants for community internship programmes to place experienced people from the public, private and community sectors in short-term internships to develop capacity in community and voluntary sector organisations. | 581 | 581 | 581 |
Community Organisation Grants Scheme (M15)Locally distributed grants to community organisations for programmes that direct social services provision to disadvantaged community sectors. | 14,000 | 14,000 | 13,873 |
Disarmament Education Grants (M15)Grants to fund activities to support New Zealand non-government organisations in the disarmament education field. | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Support for Volunteering (M15)Funding to promote the effective use, training and support of volunteers by funding Volunteering New Zealand, regional volunteer centres and various targeted projects within the community. | 402 | 402 | 402 |
Youth Workers Training Scheme (M15)Grants for informal training for both paid and voluntary youth workers to increase and maintain the quality of youth worker practice. | 200 | 200 | 200 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses | 17,893 | 17,893 | 17,766 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations | 46,592 | 46,233 | 44,989 |
Details of Multi-Year Appropriations#
Type, Title, Scope and Period of Appropriations | Appropriation | $000 |
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Non-Departmental Other Expenses | ||
Community Partnership Fund (M15)A contestable fund for the development of initiatives by partnerships that will improve capability and skills to use information and communication technology, and develop community driven requirements for digital content. Commences: 1 July 2005 Expires: 30 June 2009 | Original Appropriation | 17,403 |
Adjustments for 2007/08 | 5,607 | |
Adjustments to 2008/09 | - | |
Adjusted Appropriation | 23,010 | |
Actual to 2007/08 Year End | 11,242 | |
Estimated Actual for 2008/09 | 11,768 | |
Estimated Actual for 2009/10 | - | |
Estimated Appropriation Remaining | - |