Deadline: 15-Aug-2025
The Auckland Council is inviting applications for the Waiheke Quick Response Grant, a small-scale funding opportunity offered up to five times a year. This grant is designed to support projects that contribute to community wellbeing, environmental protection, cultural enrichment, and sustainable development on Waiheke Island.
The Waiheke Local Board gives preference to projects that build community resilience, promote inclusivity and cultural respect, and create a connected, caring society. Proposals that support Māori partnerships, reflect Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and celebrate the island’s Māori heritage are highly valued. Initiatives that engage youth, enhance local arts, and promote sustainable living are also key priorities.
Economic development projects that align with Waiheke’s unique character and sustainability goals are encouraged. The board also prioritizes efforts that restore the natural environment, support climate action, promote marine conservation, and advance water-sensitive practices through community education.
Higher priority will be given to projects that involve collaboration between local organisations, are based on the island, use local suppliers, and deliver broad community benefits. Projects introducing new ideas or building capacity, especially for marginalised groups, are also viewed favourably.
While the board may still fund lower priority areas, these include commercial promotions, profit-generating activities, sports uniforms or travel, and projects that benefit communities outside Waiheke. Applications for land or water vehicle costs, wages, operational expenses, or private land projects by individuals are generally less likely to be funded during oversubscribed rounds.
The grant supports a wide range of project types including those related to arts, environment, heritage, events, sports, and general community development. Grants range between $500 and $2,000.
Eligible applicants include community groups, environmental organisations, and landowners operating within the Waiheke Local Board area. Applications can support work on both private and public land. In environmental rounds, the board will prioritise material costs for biodiversity-related work, such as planting, fencing, and essential equipment for high-value ecological sites.
For more information, visit Auckland Council.