Deadline: 12-May-23
The Auckland Council is pleased to announce an open call for the Papakura Small Grants Programme.
Priorities
- They welcome grant applications that align to the following priorities:
- They enable people to celebrate, participate in and contribute to their local community.
- They have a thriving, vibrant and safe town centre.
- They provide for local cultural and arts experiences in the area.
- The parks, sports and recreation facilities are well used.
- They support communities to achieve their goals and aspirations.
- They increase the number of visitors who contribute to the local economy.
- They protect and improve the environment around the harbour, and the streams are enjoyed by increasing numbers of people.
- They focus on reducing, reusing and recycling.
- They celebrate and highlight the history and heritage.
- Higher priority for eligibility
- They will prioritise:
- events and activities that are held in the local board area, or can demonstrate the benefit to the local community
- applicants who have considered other sources of funding or are working with other community groups
- projects or events that align with the healthy environment principles of:
- water is the first choice
- good kai (food) for everyone
- smokefree, alcohol and drug free
- movement is encouraged.
- Lower priority for eligibility
- They have identified the following applications as lower priority:
- Fundraising events.
- Costs towards:
- travel expenses
- salaries
- vehicles
- electronic equipment
- catering.
- Where there isn’t enough of a need for financial help for the project.
- Where the applicant has not considered other financial sources for the project.
- They have identified the following applications as lower priority:
Funding Information
- Grant value: $300 – $2000
Outcomes
- A vibrant and prosperous metropolitan centre.
- Helping people lead active, healthy and connected lives.
- A strong local economy.
- The area is well-connected and easy to move around.
- They are treasured for the environment and heritage.
Types of projects funded by the grant
- Arts
- Community
- Environment
- Events
- Heritage
- Sports and recreation
Eligibility Criteria
- community organisations with a formal legal structure
- groups or individuals with no formal legal structure can apply for up to $1,000 (Kaipatiki Local Board will not fund individuals)
- applicants seeking funding over $1,000 will need to nominate an umbrella organisation or
- receive funding retrospectively.
For more information, visit Auckland Council.
