Deadline: 15-Jul-22
The Auckland Council is inviting applications for its Manurewa Local Grant Programme that provides grants to local communities in order to help them achieve their aspirations. So together they will help Manurewa thrive and enable people to connect.
Priorities Areas
The Manurewa Local Board welcomes grant applications and community initiatives that align with the following local board plan priorities:
- Strengthening neighborhood cohesion
- Support for youth development
- Showcasing and celebrating Māori culture, stories and identity
- Increasing the celebration of cultural diversity
- Support and promotion of Māori success, innovation and enterprise
- Strengthening whanau and tamariki well-being.
Eligible Projects
Types of projects funded by the grant:
- Arts
- Community
- Environment
- Events
- Legacy
- Sports and recreation
Outcomes
Outcomes sought by the Manurewa Local Board the grants program will be targeted towards supporting the following outcomes and priorities, as outlined in the Manurewa Local Board Plan 2020:
- The communities are inclusive, vibrant, healthy and connected
- They are proud of their strong Maori identity and thriving Maori community
- Their people enjoy a choice of quality community spaces and use them often
- Their safe and accessible network provides transport options to meet community needs
- Their prosperous local economy supports local people
- Their natural environment is valued, protected and enhanced
Criteria
The Manurewa Local Board requires that all successful applicants to:
- Complete and submit accountability report by the due date, proving that the grant has been used to deliver the set outcomes and objectives.
- Include Manurewa local board logo on publicity and promotional material, with the words “funded by/part funded by Manurewa Local Board”
- Additionally, successful applicants would be welcome to provide a verbal report at a Manurewa Local Board business meeting. Ten minutes at the start of the meeting can be set aside for a deputation or three minutes during public forum. Please contact the local board’s Democracy Advisor to make arrangements.
For more information, visit https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/grants-community-support-housing/grants/grants-calendar/Pages/grant-details.aspx?itemID=22