CWA Funding

Introduction

This topic outlines the background to community work (CW) agency funding.

Funding

CW agency funding is now available to CPPS to:

• help with the cost incurred by agencies in supervising CW offenders
• recruit and retain the support of agencies
• maximise the capacity of the agency to sponsor CW offenders.

Agencies can request:

• resources including tools, equipment and auxiliary items such as overalls and hi-visibility vests.
• petrol vouchers
• grants towards substantial projects related to their work in the community such as meeting the cost of building materials or hiring equipment.

From an annual funding pool, funds will be allocated to each area according to their agency ratio. Any funding must be linked to the agency’s capacity to provide work and supervision for offenders subject to CW.

How and when do agencies apply?

Agencies can apply anytime for funding to their local area manager using the ‘Community Work Agency Funding Application’ form.

Forms are available from:

• any CPPS Service Centre through Cornet at Volume 3A Forms - Managing Community Work
• the external website at www.corrections.govt.nz > community assistance > community work agencies.

An information sheet and application form can be given to the agency during:

• the approval process
• a site visit.

What must the application contain

Applications from agencies must include the following information:

• name, address and contact details of the agency
• names of CW offenders the agency currently supervises
• type of work undertaken by the offenders
• tools/equipment/grant that they are applying for
• how the availability of additional resources could maximise their muster capacity.

Further information

For further information about CW Agency funding contact your area manager.