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Auckland Council’s Howick Local Grant Programme in New Zealand

Deadline: 25-Mar-22

Auckland Council has launched Howick Local Grants that aims to provide contestable community grants to local communities.

Priorities

  • Higher priorities
    • The Howick Local Board will prioritize applications which:
      • Demonstrate SmokeFree programmes
      • Demonstrate zero waste activities
      • Are events or activities that are held in the local board area and can demonstrate the benefit to the local community
      • Have considered other sources of funding or there is a contribution from the applicant to the activity (financial or volunteer time).
  • Lower Priorities
    • The Howick Local Board has identified the following as lower priorities:
      • Fundraising events or activities, unless the activity or event has a wider community benefit beyond its primary purpose as a fundraiser
      • Ongoing operational costs including wages and salaries, with the exception of fees for professional and specialized services
      • Catering
      • Purchase of gear, assets, and/or equipment with limited future usage
      • Gratuity for volunteers e.g. petrol vouchers

Types of projects funded by the grant

Funding Information

  • $3000 +

Outcomes

  • People in the communities feel safe, engaged, and connected
  • Well planned public spaces that support active, healthy, and sustainable lifestyles
  • Heritage, local arts, and cultural diversity are valued
  • The natural Environment is protected, restored, and enhanced
  • A prosperous local economy supporting business growth and opportunity
  • Effective and accessible transport choices

Ineligibility

  • In addition to the eligibility criteria outlined the Community Grants Policy, the Howick Local Board will not fund:
    • applicants who have failed to complete or provide a satisfactory accountability form from previous grants

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=17