Deadline: 30-Jul-21
The Accord Horizons Regional Council has announced the applications for its Community Funding to provide an opportunity for their communities to engage positively and constructively by helping to improve the quality of their awa.
These improvements could be in direct relation to water quality, or in the way people connect with the waterways in the Manawatu Catchment. The Accord looks to empower community groups or individuals, by holding information sessions and providing access to resources enabling them to complete projects which will assist in achieving the goals of the Accord.
Goals
Their goal is to improve the Manawatu- River, the mauri (lifeforce) of the Manawatu- River Catchment, such that it sustains fish species, and is suitable for contact recreation, in balance with the social, cultural and economic activities of the catchment community. This represents a community opportunity to develop leadership in catchment improvement and capture the social and economic benefits of such leadership. The four key goals are:
- The Manawatu- River becomes a source of regional pride and mana.
- Waterways in the Manawatu- Catchment are safe, accessible, swimmable, and provide good recreation and food resources.
- The Manawatu- Catchment and waterways are returned to a healthy condition.
- Sustainable use of the land and water resources of the Manawatu- Catchment continues to underpin the economic prosperity of the region.
What can you apply for?
- Their Manawatu- -River Leaders’ Accord grants programme focuses on helping you restore water quality in the Manawatu- Catchment and achieve the goals of the Accord. Therefore projects that focus on the vision and goals of the River Accord will be considered favourably.
- Applications are assessed on their environmental benefits, feasibility, community involvement and long-term benefits to the region. Administration costs can be included but must be reasonable and in line with the size of the project.
Funding Information
Last year the fund was expanded with help from Manawatu District Council and the Ministry for the Environment, through the Freshwater Improvement Fund. From 2021, for the next two years there is $110,000 of available funding for community projects that meet the Accords goals.
Eligibility Criteria
- Non-profit organisations such as community groups, schools, early childhood centres, iwi/hapu groups, and individuals or landowners are eligible for their funding.
- The project must be non-profit making.
For more information, visit https://www.manawaturiver.co.nz/about/community-funding/