Deadline: 5-May-23
The Horizons Regional Council is seeking applications for Community Climate Response Fund to support and encourage community efforts to build resilience to the effects of climate change, or support the transition to a sustainable carbon neutral regional economy by 2050.
Vision
Horizon’s vision is Tō tātou rohe – taoio ora, tangata ora, mauri ora. The place – a healthy environment where people are thriving.
The role is to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural wellbeing of communities – now and for the future.
One aspect of the climate change approach is supporting people to make a difference. The fund aligns with that approach.
Applications are welcome from non-profit organisations (or individuals partnering with them) that have community led projects that align with Horizons climate change objectives, including initiatives that:
- Build the resilience of communities and the environment to the effects of a changing climate.
- Support the transition to a sustainable, carbon-neutral regional economy by 2050.
- Will be completed (project work and grant accountability requirements) within 12 months*
- Are one-off projects, however multi-year project grants will be considered.
- Incorporate mātauranga Māori knowledge.
*To help determine whether your project could be eligible for a grant please download the eligibility criteria.
Funding Information
- For the 2023-24 financial year, $78,250 will be available for all projects.
- Generally grants are for one off projects, recipients will have 12 months to complete the project work and grant accountability requirements.
Fund Principles
- The fund will financially support community-led climate related initiatives.
- Mātauranga Māori/Māori knowledge will be respected, and acknowledged when fund applications are assessed and throughout the fund process.
- Any eligible organisation has an equal opportunity to be considered for a grant.
- Preference will be given to organisations based in the Horizons region and projects must occur within the region.
- Expectations of grant recipients will be clearly communicated, reasonable and proportional to the amount of funding they receive.
Eligibility Criteria
- Not for profit organisations such as community groups, schools, early childhood centres, iwi/hapū groups are eligible. The project must be non-profit making.
- Applicants must be a legal entity registered in New Zealand, such as an incorporated society or charitable trust (not including for profit legal entities).
- Individuals seeking funding need to partner with a not for profit organisation. Their application will require written confirmation from that organisation endorsing the project and partnership with the individual.
- Preference will be given to organisations based in the Horizons region and projects must occur within the region.
- Only one application per project will be accepted in each funding period. Organisations may apply for more than one project each year.
- Applicants must have a valid bank account to receive payment.
- If your project will occur on private land, you must provide written landowner permission along with your application.
For more information, visit Horizons Regional Council.