Deadline: 08-Aug-2025
The Auckland Council is accepting applications for Whau Local Grants Programme which aims to provide contestable and discretionary community grants to local communities
Key Areas
- Thier grants programme supports the Whau Local Board Plan 2025 in these key areas:
- The people
- The environment
- The community
- The places
- The economy
Priorities
- Higher Priority
- Community-led projects that strengthen and connect neighborhoods and town centers
- Activities that improve Maori and Pasifika outcomes
- New initiatives that support climate resilience in communities
- Activities that are inclusive of different abilities
- Lower Priorities
- Applications for services, projects, and events outside the current priorities will still be considered for funding unless specifically mentioned as being ineligible in the Auckland Council Community Grants Policy or listed as an exclusion. However, they will generally be considered as lower priorities:
- Operational costs including wages, salaries, utilities, and rent, with the exception of fees for specialized services
- Groups and/or activities taking place outside the local board area, unless the applicant can clearly demonstrate the benefit to local board community members
- Events which charge an admission fee
- Applicants who have not considered other sources of funding for their project, such as:
- Grants from other funding organizations
- Sponsorships
- Applicants who have received one successful Whau local board grant during the current financial year
- Where the applicant has a considerable cash surplus (relative to annual turnover)
Funding Information
- Grant value: $2000 – $8000
Expected Outcomes
- Their grants programme will be targeted towards achieving the following outcomes, as outlined in thier local board plan:
- The diverse communities are supported, represented, respected, empowered, and able to thrive. Everyone can engage with local democracy to influence what happens in their neighbourhood and contribute to a collective west Auckland identity and voice.
- The natural environment is protected by proactively working with thier communities to achieve sustainability goals and build resilience. Individuals understand the need to adapt to a changing climate and take action to include sustainable practices in their daily lives.
- Accessible, inclusive facilities and services are provided in collaboration with thier communities to enrich people’s lives at all stages and foster a sense of belonging. Individuals are aware of what is available to them,face fewer barriers to participation, and feel connected and supported.
- The communities are physically and socially connected. People feel safe, have a sense of ownership and pride, and enjoy spending time in thier town centres, neighbourhood centres, parks, and open spaces.
- Their local economy is strengthened through partnership and by collaborating on initiatives that encourage thier communities to shop and work locally. We bolster economic prosperity through connecting with key local industry sectors.
Eligible Projects
- Types of projects funded by the grant
Ineligibility Criteria
- In addition to the eligibility criteria outlined in Auckland Council’s overarching Community Grants Policy, the Whau Local Board will not fund:
- Applicants are excluded when they have received two successful Whau grants within the current financial year.
- Groups requesting funding below the minimum or above the maximum amounts detailed under the Investment Approach section.
For more information, visit Auckland Council.