Deadline: 31-Jul-22
The Tasman District Council is seeking applications for the annual Community Grants with the expectation of the following benefits:
- To enable Council to work with communities by encouraging community based solutions;
- To support the community to find ways to improve the delivery of services or infrastructure;
- To support the work of volunteers across the district.
- A cost-effective way for services to be delivered to local communities. The return has been calculated as a $3-$5 return for every $1 spent.
Priorities
Priority will be given to projects that:
- Address an identified community need.
- Align with the council's community outcomes.
- Join communities together.
- Are not solely relying on council funding.
Categories and Funding Amounts
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Community and Economic Development Initiatives $30,000
- Initiatives that support job creation, employment opportunities, volunteer recruiting and the development of the governance structure of community organisations. Average allowances are less than $4,500
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Arts/Culture/Heritage/Museums $30,000
- Initiatives that support the preservation, profile and awareness of the districts history, arts and cultures. Average allowances are less than $2,000.
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Festivals and Events $35,000
- Support for events that engage with the community and celebrate their unique culture. An emphasis will be on supporting new events to become established and self-funding. Average allocations are less than $1.50 0
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Youth and Children $25,000
- Support for community based programs with a social, educational or sport and recreation focus. Average allowances are less than $1,000.
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Social Services $30,000
- Support for community based social services which aim to improve the self-esteem, independence and skills of socially disadvantaged. Average allowances are less than $1,250.
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Around $20,000
- Support for the administration and materials related to projects such as plantings, landscaping, beautification and weed control in public places. Average allowances are less than $1,500.
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Emergency Services $16,000
- Support for community based organizations that offer first response emergency services. Average allowances are less than $1,000.
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Sports and Recreation Facilities $33,000.
- Support for club and/or group led sport and recreation facility development. An emphasis is on new capital projects or facility improvements. Grants are up to a maximum of $5,000.
Criteria
To ensure grants fit with the purpose of Local Government, applications must:
- Take place within Tasman and/or demonstrate benefit to Tasman residents. (Services delivered regionally will have funding eligibility relative to the benefit gained by Tasman residents)
- Applications must be for a specific project
- Demonstrate the contribution the project will make to Council's Community Outcomes and Long Term Plan priorities.
- Assistance is for organizations, not individuals.
- Not be for a project that is the responsibility of Central Government or other agencies.
- Identify benefit to the community that will result from the funding.
- Demonstrate community support.
For more information, visit Community Grants.
For more information, visit https://tasman.govt.nz/my-community/grants-and-funding/available-grants-and-funding/community-grants-grants-from-rates/