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Deadline: 28-Apr-23
The Auckland Council is pleased to announce an open call for the Henderson-Massey Quick Response Grant Programme to support those involved in the delivery of projects, activities and services that benefit Aucklanders.
Funding Priorities
- They welcome grant applications that align to the following priorities:
- Neighbourhood centres foster a sense of identity and place.
- Arts, events and cultural activities reflect the many heritages.
- They enable innovation and enterprise.
- People know each other and feel connected in their neighbourhoods.
- Strong community organisations are making a difference.
- They embrace and value diversity and difference.
- Mana whenua and mataawaka rights are acknowledged and their needs and aspirations are widely known.
- People are more active.
- The parks and recreation services provide a range of accessible experiences for the diverse community.
- The community facilities are well-used and flexible in meeting community needs.
- People are central to maintaining the environment.
- The water quality of the streams and tidal areas is improving.
- Biodiversity is increasing.
- Higher priority for eligibility
- A higher priority will be given to:
- local events and organisations
- activities that improve
- Māori outcomes
- community connectedness and are inclusive
- events that are smokefree, minimise waste, and offer healthy food options.
- A higher priority will be given to:
- Lower priority for eligibility
- They have identified the following services, projects and activities as lower priorities:
- Catering, unless providing food will help achieve the project outcomes.
- Events that charge a high admission fee.
- Fundraising events, unless there is local benefit.
- Travel, unless it benefits the community.
- They have identified the following services, projects and activities as lower priorities:
Funding Information
- Grant value: $500 – $2000
Outcomes
The grants programme will support the following outcomes:
- A network of vibrant and beloved urban neighbourhoods.
- A thriving local economy that supports the quality of life.
- Communities that know each other and work together on common interests.
- Community facilities are vibrant and welcoming places at the heart of the communities.
- It is easy to get around without a car.
- Natural spaces are valued and restored.
Types of projects funded by the grant
- Arts
- Community
- Environment
- Events
- Heritage
- Sports and recreation
What they will not fund?
They will not fund:
- groups that have not met previous grant accountability requirements
- salaries or project management fees.
Eligibility Criteria
- community organisations with a formal legal structure
- groups or individuals with no formal legal structure can apply for up to $1,000 (Kaipatiki Local Board will not fund individuals)
- applicants seeking funding over $1,000 will need to nominate an umbrella organisation or
- receive funding retrospectively.
Ineligible
- Political parties
- Internal applicants (i.e. to fund projects, programmes or facilities run by Auckland Council or its employees)
- Auckland Council CCOs (council-controlled organisations), including facilities owned and operated by Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA)
- Other local authorities, government agencies or public sector entities.
For more information, visit Auckland Council.