Applying to KOHA or HAF?

CID can help! CID's Capacity Building Officer is here to help you through the application process. If at any time you have questions regarding: process of KOHA/HAF funding interpretation of questions on funding forms or reports working with issues like community development, participation, gender etc. Lee works out of CID's Wellington office, but is able to travel to meet CID members. Lee also helps with the running of workshops in Auckland and is often available the day before or the day after a training workshop. Call him and book a time for an informal chat! T: 04 496 9615 E: lee@cid.org.nz

Helpful downloads   KOHA Handbook (NZAID website) HAF Handbook (NZAID website) HAF and KOHA on four easy flowcharts   Next KOHA/HAF Deadline: 4 July 2008: AM&E Reports & Annual Notifications 9 July 2008: KOHA/HAF Deadline 21 July 2008: Financial Reports & Block Grant Applications

"What should I do first?" - Initial steps to KOHA/HAF application

The process of application is strict.  Make sure you understand the process before applying by downloading (and reading!) the appropriate Handbooks and Forms. 

If you are new to KOHA and HAF, follow these steps:

1. Contact Claire-Louise McCurdy, the KOHA-PICD Administrator (T: 04 496 9618)
2. Decide if you are applying to KOHA or HAF
3. Visit the NZAID website and download the appropriate Handbook/s as well as an Organisational Profile
4. Read the Handbook!  This is crucial!
5. Fill in an Organisational Profile.  If you wish, you can send a draft of your Organisational Profile to Lee Sentes.  He will look over your form and make suggestions.  Please note, Lee cannot write applications or reports on your behalf, and is not part of the funding decision-making process.
6. Send your Organisational Profile to Claire-Louise McCurdy by the deadline.  Late applications will not be accepted.

KOHA and HAF Handbooks, and Forms

NZAID's website has the most up to date versions of the KOHA and HAF Handbooks, as well as all the necessary forms to apply for funds and report on projects. 

It is crucial that all NGOs who are applying to either KOHA or HAF download the latest versions of the Handbooks and Forms and use them during their application and reporting.

• KOHA Handbook and Forms
• HAF Handbook and Forms 

Useful CID downloads

CID has produced a number of useful documents that help explain the funding process, especially for organisations new to KOHA or HAF.

• Introduction to KOHA and HAF - gives a basic overview of the process and includes important contact information
• KOHA and HAF on four easy flowcharts - explains how the different 'parts' of KOHA/HAF relate, shows who makes decisions on funding and helps your organisation plan through the different stages of funding
• Deadlines for 2008 - lists the dates when applications and reports have to be sent to Claire-Louise McCurdy