Albert-Eden Quick Response Grant (New Zealand)

Deadline: 8-Apr-22

The Auckland Council has announced a call for applications for the Albert-Eden Quick Response Grant Programme to provide contestable community grants to local communities and organisations.

Types of Projects

• Types of projects funded by the grant:
  • Arts
  • Community
  • Environment
  • Events
  • Heritage
  • Sports and recreation

Priorities

• The Council welcomes grant applications that align with the following priorities:
  • People are resilient and can adapt to change.
  • People are included, interconnected, and celebrate diversity.
  • Maori cultural heritage is valued and protected.
  • Neighborhoods have a strong sense of identity and create a connection to place.
  • The environment is protected and restored.
  • The community has sustainable lifestyles and takes climate action.
  • The local economy is growing and provides stable employment options.
  • Town centers are attractive destinations.
  • The people can live healthy active lifestyles.
  • The parks and open space meet the needs of growing populations and diverse communities.
  • The community services and buildings provide diverse and inclusive spaces that meet the changing needs of the community.

Higher Priority

• Projects and activities that demonstrate smoke-free programmes and promote zero-waste and low-carbo messages.
• Match funding
  • They will also consider applications for match funding. Match funding is where grants are provided in exchange for the community’s ‘match’ in volunteer labor, cash, or donated goods and services up to the value of 50%. Applications will be prioritized and assessed under the same priorities as other grants.
• Applicants who have considered other sources of funding for their project.
• Projects that are inclusive and support under-represented members of the community.
• During FY 2022 there will be a particular focus on support for initiatives that address community resilience and recovery post-Covid-19.
• Projects/activities with Maori outcomes.

Lower Priorities

• They will also consider applications for other services, projects, and initiatives; however, they may be considered a lower priority. They have identified the following activities as lower priorities:
  • commercial entities and promotion of commercial entities
  • ticketed events
  • activities that primarily benefit communities outside the Albert-Eden Local Board area
  • activities that primarily benefit a third party (e.g. activity to gain money for an organisation)
  • grants to support the purchase of, or maintenance associated with, motor vehicles
  • wages or operational costs
  • projects and activities in schools unless one of the following can be demonstrated:
    • the benefit to the wider community
    • accessibility to the public out of school hours
    • a plan on how the project will be open to the wider community
    • environmental or climate change initiatives
  • catering
  • fundraising activities for a group or organisation
  • gifts /prizes
  • grants to support the purchase of assets and/or equipment with limited future use
  • initiatives that are eligible and can be funded by the central government
  • travel and accommodation unless there is strong evidence of benefit to the community

Funding Information

• Grant value: $500 – $3000

Outcomes

• The grants programme will support the following outcomes:
  • Resilient, connected and empowered communities who value diversity.
  • Neighborhoods that reflect and value the heritage and unique identity now and into the future.
  • High-quality natural environments and sustainable lifestyles. A strong local economy with thriving town centers.
  • Parks and community facilities meet a wide range of needs.
  • Safe, easy, and sustainable options for moving around.

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.

For more information, visit https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/grants-community-support-housing/grants/grants-calendar/Pages/grant-details.aspx?itemID=4