SWIFT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Impact and Feasibility Tool

SWIFT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Impact and Feasibility Tool) is designed to support discussions that enable collective action groups (CAGs) to tackle complex environmental challenges. SWIFT can provide a framework for discussion amongst funders, CAGs, extensionists and individuals. SWIFT has been designed to facilitate discussions on:

• Designing funding that supports environmental and/or land use changes through CAGs
• Establishing or improving CAGs’ structure and focus to increase likelihood of securing funding
• Strategically writing funding proposals to increase likelihood of success

SWIFT was designed based on qualitative research insights drawn from funding recipients, funding providers and councils from Aotearoa New Zealand.