Deadline: 25-Apr-21
The Meridian Energy is seeking applications for its West Wind Community Fund that provides grants for projects in Makara, South Makara, Makara Beach and Takarau Gorge that support sustainable community development.
Objectives
- promote environmental awareness and programmes that sustain and improve the quality of the environment in the community
- contribute to the sustainability of non-profit organisations or volunteer services
- promote life-long learning opportunities for all
- foster the development of opportunities for sporting, social and recreational activities
- promote quality healthcare.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant can apply for funding if their project meets at least one of the West Wind Community Fund objectives.
Selection Criteria
Applicant proposal must clearly outline what the outcomes and benefits of their project will be, and how their project will:
- contribute directly to the community
- generate benefits that do not currently exist
- contribute long-term solutions to issues
- foster the development of skills and capacity
- demonstrate the ability to make effective use of the funds
- have performance measures that focus on outcomes
- provide promotional opportunities
- use the fund to attract additional funding for the project
- demonstrate a sustainable future for the project beyond the support of the fund.
For more information, visit Meridian Energy.
For more information, visit https://www.meridianenergy.co.nz/who-we-are/community-support/community-funds/west-wind