Deadline: 7-Mar-25
The Auckland Council is now accepting applications for the Albert-Eden Local Grant Programme to support projects, activities and services that benefit Aucklanders.
Priorities
- They welcome grant applications that align with the following priorities:
- Support local initiatives that celebrate Māori identity and culture and Te Reo Māori.
- The history, identity and character of the neighbourhoods are celebrated.
- Communities of greatest need are a focus of support.
- People live low carbon lives and know how to take climate action.
- The parks and open space meet the needs of the changing and growing population.
- Transition the services and facilities to meet the needs of the changing community.
- Resilient communities who have strong local connections, support each other, and can tackle challenges together.
- They celebrate and value diversity, making sure everyone is included.
- The natural environment is cared for and valued.
- Town centres are hubs of business and social life
- Higher Priority
- Projects and activities that support mental health, physical health and wellbeing and promote smoke-free and healthy housing programmes.
- Projects and activities that promote sustainability, zero-waste and low-carbon messages.
- Match funding
- Applicants who have considered other sources of funding for their project.
- Projects that are inclusive and support under-represented members of the community.
- Projects/activities with Māori outcomes.
- Lower Priorities
- They will also consider applications for other services, projects and initiatives; however, they may be considered a lower priority. They have identified the following activities as lower priorities:
- commercial entities and promotion of commercial entities
- ticketed events which have an entry fee
- activities that primarily benefit communities outside the Albert-Eden Local Board area
- activities that primarily benefit a third party (e.g., activity to gain money for an organisation)
- grants to support the purchase of, or maintenance associated with, motor vehicles
- wages or operational costs
- They will also consider applications for other services, projects and initiatives; however, they may be considered a lower priority. They have identified the following activities as lower priorities:
Funding Information
- Grant value: $3000 – $8000
Types of Projects Funded
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
- Can apply, be accepted and be reimbursed after the project is completed.
Ineligibility Criteria
- 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)
- Organisations receiving statutory funding from council via compulsory annual levies, under the Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Act (ARAFA) or comparable legislation
- Other local authorities, government agencies or public sector entities
For more information, visit Auckland Council.