Deadline: 31-Aug-2024
The Horowhenua District Council is currently accepting applications for the Community Events and Programmes Fund (Round 1).
Purpose
- The Community Events and Programmes Fund provides support funding to community not-for-profit or voluntary organisations for costs associated with either:
- Community and social development programmes that support innovative solutions to community driven needs.
- One off celebratory, educational, competitive, commemorative or exhibitive projects and events that help specific community groups to celebrate their identity and culture to be shared with the wider community.
Priorities
- Applications must meet the following grant priorities, including:
- The event, project or programme must align with the purpose of this grant.
- The event, project or programme must demonstrate collaboration across community organisatons.
- The event, project or programme should be locally significant and of benefit to the Horowhenua community and enhance community wellbeing.
- All events, projects or programmes must be clearly defined with a beginning and end.
- Applications should also clearly demonstrate a link to the Horowhenua District Council’s He Hapori Pakari Strong Communities – Community Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2027 principles for enhancing community connection:
- Collective Action – Community-led development is how they make Horowhenua safe, vibrant, inclusive, and connected. Council supports this by enabling collaboration among people and organisations. The communities drive projects for neighbourhood wellbeing.
- Sense of Community – They foster inclusion, reduce discrimination, and break down barriers to opportunity, especially for disadvantaged groups. This promotes fairness and equity, enhancing overall wellbeing in Horowhenua. They offer free or low-cost community events and activities and fund local groups and programs. The communities feel connected and support each other.
- Social Cohesion – Social cohesion means building shared values and communities where everyone feels connected and can tackle challenges together. Council supports these efforts, and the communities are ready to collaborate.
Funding Information
- Round 1 – $40,000.00 to allocate
- The average grant issued will be between $500.00 and $3,000.00.
Eligibility Criteria
- These grants are open to:
- Community not-for profit organisations
- Voluntary organisations
- Community and social development programmes
- Individuals
Ineligible
- Central Government and other organisations that have significant means of regular income
- Organisations needing considerable capital funding
- Schools
- Major events
For more information, visit Horowhenua District Council.