Deadline: 1-Oct-21
The Auckland Council is seeking applications for its Puketapapa Quick Response Grant Program.
Types of Projects funded by the grant
- Arts
- Community
- Environment
- Events
- Heritage
- Sports and recreation
Priorities
The Puketapapa Local Board will prioritise projects which:
- support community resilience and recovery, in response to the COVID-19 crisis and
- demonstrate how a project will proceed at each COVID-19 alert level o demonstrate how a group will reach the more vulnerable in their community
- demonstrate collaboration e.g., involves working with other like-minded organisations and/or different parts of the community
- seek other funding
- addresses two or more of the “Five ways of Wellbeing”
- support and promote volunteerism
- can demonstrate community match funding (groups who demonstrate that 40% of project costs have already been met, including the approximate value provided by volunteers as a contribution to projects, events and/or initiatives)
- encourages people to engage with their wider community
- projects or events that align with the healthy environment principles of:
- water is the first choice
- good kai (food) for all
- projects that demonstrate smokefree, alcohol and drug free programmes
- promotes waste reduction initiatives
- targets and supports local resident delivery and participation
- projects/activities with Maori outcomes
- projects that are inclusive and support under-represented members of the community
Funding Information
- Amount: $300 – $2000
Outcomes
- Inclusive communities that are healthy, connected and thriving
- Their people speak up and help shape their future
- Their environment is protected and enhanced for present and future generations
- Well-planned neighbourhoods and vibrant public spaces
- Thriving local economy with opportunities to learn, work and volunteer
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.
Ineligible
They will not fund:
- initiatives that are eligible for funding by central government
- applicants who have failed to complete or provide a satisfactory accountability form from previous grants
- applications towards alcohol or liquor licenses
- groups requesting funding below the minimum or over the maximum set amount.
For more information, visit https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/grants-community-support-housing/grants/grants-calendar/Pages/grant-details.aspx?itemID=32
