Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Facilities Grant Program (New Zealand)

Deadline: 11-Apr-25

The Auckland Council is pleased to announce the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Facilities Grant Program to help you plan or develop a sports, recreation, arts or community facility.

The facility must be on council land within the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Key Areas

• The grant programme supports the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Plan in these key areas:
  • people
  •  environment
  • community
  • places
  • economy.

Priorities 

• The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board has confirmed the following priorities for its contestable community grants. In your application identify how your events/projects/activity will contribute to one or more of the following:
  • The people 
    • Hibiscus and Bays: a community of thousands that feels like a village, with strong connections and roots, but easy opportunities for participation
  • The environment 
    • Hibiscus and Bays: where native birds and plants flourish, and the water is pure and clean through education, advocacy and restoration work
    • Supporting the communities by planning and engagement on how to mitigate and manage risks from climate change
  • The Community 
    • Every corner of the Hibiscus and Bays has a past that they remember through the names given to places and the stories shared
    • There is nowhere better than the local parks and reserves for a picnic, a sports game or meeting friends
    • They have more opportunities for recreation in the community than ever before
    • A vibrant and thriving community with places to celebrate, learn and enjoy culture and arts
  •  Places and Economy
    • Town centres feel like a friendly village but operate like a bustling metropolis
    • Getting around without a car is attractive because of the seamless and safe network of paths and public transport People embrace and enjoy living, working, playing, and travelling locally

Funding Information

• Grant value: $0 – $50,000

Eligibility Criteria

• The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board will also take into account whether the applicant:
  • The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board will prioritise funding groups who demonstrate an ability (or an attempt) to source additional funding or, sponsorship through external sources, and explored additional income streams.
  • Is making a contribution to the event/project/activity (financial, volunteer time etc.)
  • Has identified collaboration and working with other groups to deliver an event/project/activity and is seeking funding collaboratively
  • Is utilising and supporting volunteer groups through the delivery of an event/project/activity
  • Will get the community involved early on, by working collaboratively and creating opportunities to meet new people and share experiences

For more information, visit Auckland Council.