Deadline: 22-Jul-22
The Auckland Council is accepting applications for its Papakura Local Grant Programme.
Funding Priorities
They welcome grant applications that align to the following priorities:
- Support the arts and local cultural experiences in Papakura.
- Develop social enterprise, entrepreneurship and innovation that leads to gainful employment.
- Support communities and individuals within Papakura to achieve their goals and aspirations.
- Enable more people to enjoy the environment in and around our parks, reserves, harbour and streams.
- Support successful programmes to help people reduce, reuse and recycle.
- Highlight and celebrate Papakura’s history and heritage.
- Celebrate Papakura’s Māori identity and culture.
- Support Māori aspirations for kaitiakitanga over our natural environment for the benefit of current and future generations.
- Promoting youth leadership and participation in employment, education training and business.
- Support Māori to deliver community and economic benefits to the people of Papakura.
Types of projects funded by the grant
- Arts
- Community
- Environment
- Events
- Heritage
- Sports and recreation
Funding Information
Amount: $2000 – $5000
Outcomes
Their grants programme will support the following outcomes:
- A vibrant and prosperous local economy.
- A community enriched by its diversity, where people feel connected and lead active, healthy lives.
- A well-connected area where it’s easy to move around.
- A treasured environment and heritage.
- A partnership with Māori that creates a Papakura where Māori identity, culture and aspirations are embraced.
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
- receive funding retrospectively.
For more information, visit https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/grants-community-support-housing/grants/grants-calendar/Pages/grant-details.aspx?itemID=29