Applications open for Community Infrastructure Grant Program – New Zealand

Deadline: 28-Feb-25

The Ashburton District Council is accepting applications for the Community Infrastructure Grant Program to assist projects that maintain and/or enhance community amenities in Ashburton District.

Funding Information

• The maximum individual grant available is $10,000 and can be no more than 50% of the total project cost.

Eligibility Criteria

• Grant Eligibility
  • All community infrastructure projects must meet the following criteria:
    • Be for a community facility located in the Ashburton District (please check below for eligible infrastructure).
    • Be for the development or maintenance of infrastructure available for community use.
• Applicant Eligibility
  • Applicants must be:
    • Based in the Ashburton District.
    • The administering / governing body for the project.
    • Applications will only be accepted on the completed Community Infrastructure Application form.
    • Incomplete applications that do not provide all of the requested information will be excluded from funding assessment.

Ineligibility Criteria

• The following projects are ineligible for Community Infrastructure Funding:
  • Retrospective works, except in exceptional circumstances such as a natural disaster.
  • Salaries or wages.
  • Any form of insurance.
  • Equipment hire.
  • Facility operating costs (including power, water, phones, ticketing, IT charges).

For more information, visit Ashburton District Council.