Auckland Council announces Papakura Small Grants Programme

Deadline: 12-Nov-21

The Auckland Council has announced the applications for the Papakura Small Grants Programme to provide a funding source that is aimed at helping local communities to achieve their aspirations.

Priorities

The Papakura Local Board particularly welcomes grant applications that:
- support the arts and local cultural experiences in Papakura
- develop social enterprise, entrepreneurship and innovation that leads to gainful employment
- support communities and individuals within Papakura to achieve their goals and aspirations
- enables more people to enjoy the environment in and around their parks, reserves, harbour and streams
- support successful programmes to help people reduce, reuse and recycle
- highlights and celebrates Papakura’s history and heritage
- celebrate Papakura’s Maori identity and culture
- support Maori aspirations for kaitiakitanga over their natural environment for the benefit of current and future generations
- support Maori to deliver community and economic benefits to the people of Papakura
Higher priorities
- The Papakura Local Board will prioritise:
  - events or activities that are held in the local board area or can demonstrate the benefit for the local community.
  - applicants who have considered other sources of funding for their project and/or are collaborating with other community groups
  - projects or events that align with the healthy environment principles

Funding Information

Amount: $300 – $2000

Types of projects funded by the grant

Arts
Community
Environment
Events
Heritage
Sports and recreation

Outcomes

A vibrant and prosperous local economy
A community enriched by its diversity, where people feel connected and lead active, healthy lives
A well-connected area where it’s easy to move around
A treasured environment and heritage
A partnership with Maori that creates a Papakura where Maori identity, culture and aspirations are embraced

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

Ineligibility

In addition to the eligibility criteria outlined in the Community Grants Policy, the Papakura Local Board will not fund:

applicants who have failed to complete or provide a satisfactory accountability form from previous grants received.
applications with no quotes provided
applications applying for the same project or activity more than once in a financial year.
applications requesting funding for projects or events which have already taken place.

For more information, visit https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/grants-community-support-housing/grants/grants-calendar/Pages/grant-details.aspx?itemID=30