Submit Applications for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Grant – New Zealand

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Grant provides financial support to community-led projects and initiatives within the local board area, with funding rounds available up to four times per year. The grant prioritizes projects that strengthen local outcomes, foster community engagement, and address social, environmental, and safety challenges.

Key Priorities

The grant focuses on initiatives that:

• Align with town centre revitalisation priorities

• Support environmental sustainability

• Promote youth leadership and employment participation

• Increase digital skills, access, and abilities for the community

• Celebrate cultural diversity

• Encourage walking, cycling, and public transport for connectivity, health, and emissions reduction

• Address illegal dumping and anti-social behaviour, supporting neighbourhood safety and crime prevention

Funding Details

• Eligibility: Community-led projects within the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board area

• Lower Priority Applications Include:

  • Ticketed events

  • Operational costs (wages/salaries) unless specialist services are needed

  • Vehicle purchases or maintenance

  • Projects primarily benefiting third parties or groups outside the local area

  • Repeat funding requests for the same project in the same financial year

• Exclusions:

  • Applicants with unsatisfactory accountability forms for previous grants

  • Projects starting before the round start date

  • Koha or cash donations (except in exceptional circumstances)

  • Applications without quotes or detailed project plans

Conclusion

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Grant is designed to support projects that deliver meaningful, community-focused outcomes, enhance local engagement, and improve safety, health, and sustainability in the area. By prioritizing initiatives that reflect the local board’s strategic goals, the programme ensures funding contributes to long-term community development and well-being.