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Following a comprehensive review of the New Zealand Government Agencies Fund (GAF), and changes to the mandate and policy focus for the NZAID programme, the GAF was replaced with the State Sector Development Partnerships Fund (SSDPF) in 2009. In replacing the GAF, the SSDPF better aligns with the Government's mandate and policy objectives for New Zealand's aid programme.

The overarching goal for the SSDPF is to:

‘Contribute to prosperity, stability and reduction of poverty in partner countries by enhancing the conditions for broad-based sustainable economic development'.

To enable this, the SSDPF provides a contestable funding source for New Zealand state sector organisations to work in partnership with New Zealand's development partners to achieve sustainable development outcomes in their areas of expertise. Full information on the fund's objectives and criteria can be found in the guidelines available below.

Next funding round – Round 9

The dates for funding round 9 of the SSDPF are yet to be determined. An announcement will be posted on this webpage when dates are known.

Funding round processes

The SSDPF operates on a two-step application process, requiring applicants to first submit a concept note. Successful applications from the concept note stage will then be invited to progress to a second stage via submission of a full proposal. Templates for concepts and full proposals are available below.

SSDPF Workshop

Periodically, an introductory workshop on the SSDPF is held for New Zealand state sector organisations interested in applying for SSDPF funding. The one day workshop aims to inform organisations of their eligibility to apply for SSDPF funding, offer guidance on the application and assessment process, and provide an understanding of the work that the SSDPF encompasses and development work more generally.

No workshops are currently planned, but an announcement will be posted on this webpage if a workshop is scheduled.

Contact

For more information on the SSDPF, please contact the SSDPF administrator.

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