Papakura Small Grants Programme – New Zealand

Deadline: 12-May-23

The Auckland Council is pleased to announce an open call for the Papakura Small Grants Programme.

Priorities

• They welcome grant applications that align to the following priorities:
  • They enable people to celebrate, participate in and contribute to their local community.
  • They have a thriving, vibrant and safe town centre.
  • They provide for local cultural and arts experiences in the area.
  • The parks, sports and recreation facilities are well used.
  • They support communities to achieve their goals and aspirations.
  • They increase the number of visitors who contribute to the local economy.
  • They protect and improve the environment around the harbour, and the streams are enjoyed by increasing numbers of people.
  • They focus on reducing, reusing and recycling.
  • They celebrate and highlight the history and heritage.
• Higher priority for eligibility
  • They will prioritise:
  • events and activities that are held in the local board area, or can demonstrate the benefit to the local community
  • applicants who have considered other sources of funding or are working with other community groups
  • projects or events that align with the healthy environment principles of:
    • water is the first choice
    • good kai (food) for everyone
    • smokefree, alcohol and drug free
    • movement is encouraged.
• Lower priority for eligibility
  • They have identified the following applications as lower priority:
    • Fundraising events.
    • Costs towards:
      • travel expenses
      • salaries
      • vehicles
      • electronic equipment
      • catering.
    • Where there isn’t enough of a need for financial help for the project.
    • Where the applicant has not considered other financial sources for the project.

Funding Information

• Grant value: $300 – $2000

Outcomes

• A vibrant and prosperous metropolitan centre.
• Helping people lead active, healthy and connected lives.
• A strong local economy.
• The area is well-connected and easy to move around.
• They are treasured for the environment and heritage.

Types of projects funded by the grant

• Arts
• Community
• Environment
• Events
• Heritage
• Sports and recreation

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 Auckland Council.