Deadline: 04-Nov-2024
The Palmerston North City Council is accepting applications for the Strategic Priority Grants to encourage community leadership of solutions.
Goals
- Funding needs to align with these outcomes
- Goal 2: A Creative and Exciting City
- They want the communities to have:
- a vibrant city that connects people, and where creativity is built into the cityscape
- an arts community and cultural facilities that are well supported and invested in
- the unique heritage preserved and promoted
- opportunities to celebrate the many cultures
- access to exciting, well-managed events and activities throughout the city and its neighborhoods
- places across the city and its neighborhoods for communities to take part in play and recreation
- They want the communities to have:
- Goal 3: A Connected and Safe Community
- They want the communities to have:
- access to services and facilities that are inclusive and appropriate for their needs
- the support they want to live healthy lives
- access to healthy and affordable housing
- opportunities to contribute to the design of the city
- access to safe and accessible community places
- community social service groups and facilities that are well supported and invested in
- They want the communities to have:
- Goal 4: A Sustainable and Resilient City
- They want the communities to have:
- access to relevant information and education to support more sustainable choices
- a sustainable and low-emissions city
- a circular economy with more resource recovery and less waste
- a healthy, thriving, ecosystem, including native biodiversity and food security
- the Manawatū River and waterways restored to a healthy, respected, and connected state
- sustainable urban planning with a low carbon-built environment
- natural environment-focused community groups and facilities that are well supported and invested in
- They want the communities to have:
- Goal 2: A Creative and Exciting City
Timeframe
- The Strategic Priority Grants provide three years of funding for community-led projects, activities or services, starting from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications are open to not-for-profit organisations operating in Palmerston North. Social enterprises can also apply, but will need to show a social, cultural or environmental purpose and that all profits are reinvested in fulfilling that purpose.
- Strategic Priority Grants are not available to political parties, commercial entities, local government bodies, government agencies or other public sector entities.
- They will fund a wide range of costs associated with service delivery including:
- Salaries
- Administration and office expenses
- Rent and utilities
- Promotion and materials
Ineligibility Criteria
- They will not fund the following:
- Debt servicing or repayment
- Legal expenses
- Activities that promote religious ministry or political purposes
- Medical expenses
- Public services that are the responsibility of central government (eg core education, primary health care)
- Physical works
For more information, visit Palmerston North City Council.