Deadline: 10-Mar-23
The Waitaki District Council is inviting applications for the Community Group Grants (CGG) to assist non-profit organisations and groups based in the Waitaki District with projects.
Aims
Community Group Grants have been established by Waitaki District Council to assist not-for-profit organisations and groups based in the Waitaki District with projects. A project may include one-off programmes, services or activities that benefit the community. Community Group Grants contribute to the following Community Outcomes in the Long Term Plan 2018-2028 which states that:
- They provide and enable services and facilities so people want to stay and move here
- They understand the diverse needs of the community
Objectives
The objectives of Community Group Grants are:
- To assist groups to meet the needs of the community
- To support projects that demonstrate local initiative
Funding Information
- Funding is for one-off costs associated with a project. Ongoing funding will not be considered.
- There are two funding rounds per annum, with a total of $75,000 available to cover both funding rounds ($37,500.00 per round)
Eligibility Criteria
Groups applying for Community Group Grants must meet the following criteria:
- Be not-for-profit
- Be based in the Waitaki District or delivering a service that benefits the District or a part of it
- Be able to show that their project is meeting an identified need in the community
- Be making a contribution of their own to the project (financial, volunteer time etc)
- Be able to demonstrate that without Council support the project will not proceed
- Must account for any funding received.
- Not-for-profit groups are eligible to apply for a Community Group Grant.
For more information, visit Waitaki District Council.