New Zealand: Waitemata Quick Response Grant

Deadline: 15-Oct-21

The Auckland Council is inviting applications for the Waitemata Quick Response Grant.

Focus Areas

This year there will be a particular focus on supporting:

Types of Projects

Types of projects funded by the grant:

Funding Priorities

The Council welcomes grant applications that align to the following priorities:

Provide spaces and places that enable the diverse communities to connect, and feel welcome.
Ensure all members of the community have access to shelter and warmth.
Empower the communities by supporting community-led initiatives.
Encourages access to and participation in local events and arts activities.
Ensure the communities have opportunities to lead active and healthy lifestyles.
Ensure the parks, open spaces and recreation facilities meet the needs of the current and future residents.
Deliver high-quality facilities that encourage active and healthy lifestyles.
Improve air and water quality and the health of the waterways.
Support Waitemata being a low carbon community.
Increase the urban forest and enhance biodiversity.
People have adopted low carbon lifestyles and live sustainably.
Empower the communities to enhance their resilience to disasters and the impact of climate change.
Regenerate the natural areas to enhance biodiversity.
Identify and protect places with heritage and distinctive character.
Reinforce neighborhood character and improve town centers.
Improve the accessibility and connectivity of the transport network.
Improve safety for all road users.
Support the business associations to drive local growth and innovation.
Empower and support start-up businesses and social enterprises.
Increase the prosperity of the town centers.
A strong and healthy international education sector.