Deadline: 1-Oct-21
The Auckland Council is seeking applications for its Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Grant Program in New Zealand to provide contestable and discretionary community grants to local communities.
Types of projects funded by the grant
- Arts
- Community
- Environment
- Events
- Heritage
- Sports and recreation
Priorities
- Higher Priority
- projects that are inclusive and support under-represented members of the community.
- projects that demonstrate smokefree and zero waste programmes.
- they will also consider applications for match funding. Match funding is where grants are provided in exchange for the community group’s ‘match’ in volunteer labour, cash or donated goods and services up to the value of 40%. Applications will be prioritised and assessed under the same priorities as other grants.
- projects/activities which empower the community to enhance their resilience to the impact of climate change.
- targets and supports local resident participation.
- applicants who have considered other sources of funding for their project.
- during FY 2021/2022 there will be a particular focus on supporting post-COVID-19 economic development initiatives and support for initiatives that address community resilience and recovery.
- Lower Priorities
- catering
- the purchase of electronic equipment
- ongoing administration costs – for example wages, salaries or rent
- fundraising activities for a group or organisation
- projects or events that are outside the local board
- initiatives that are eligible and can be funded by central government
- projects that do not demonstrate any benefit to the wider community
- applications for travel and accommodation outside Auckland unless there is strong evidence of benefit to the community.
Funding Information
- Amount: $500 – $10000
Outcomes
- Their diverse communities are active, involved and engaged
- Te ao Maori is thriving and visible
- Their physical and social infrastructure is future-proofed
- Their built, natural and cultural taonga / treasures are protected and celebrated
- Their people and businesses prosper economically and socially
Ineligible
They will not fund:
- gifts and prizes
- groups that have failed to meet accountability obligations from previous council grants except in exceptional circumstances.
For more information, visit https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/grants-community-support-housing/grants/grants-calendar/Pages/grant-details.aspx?itemID=24