Round 2: Howick Quick Response Grant Program in New Zealand

Deadline: 2-May-25

The Auckland Council has launched the Howick Quick Response Grant Program.

Types of projects funded by the grant

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

Funding Information

• Grant value: $500 – $4000

Outcomes

• The grants programme supports the Howick Local Board Plan in these key areas:
  • The people
  • The environment
  • The community
  • The places
  • The economy.

Eligibility Criteria

• Higher Priorities for eligibility 
  • The Howick Local Board will prioritise applications which:
    • Events or activities that are held in the local board area and can demonstrate the benefit to the local community
    • Have considered other funding sources or there is a contribution from the application to the event or activity (financial or volunteer time).
    • Recovery from significant weather events
• Lower Priorities for eligibility
  • The Howick Local Board will also consider applications for other services, projects, events and activities which may be considered a lower priority on a case-by-case basis. The Howick Local Board has identified the following as lower priorities:
    • Fundraising events or activities, unless the activity or event has a wide community benefit beyond its primary purpose as a fundraiser
    • Ongoing operation costs including, wages and salaries, with the exception of fees for and specialised services delivering specialised programmes.
    • Applications above $10,000 and/or groups who apply multiple times in a financial year
    • Catering costs
    • The purchase of vehicles including servicing costs and maintenance costs
    • Travel expenses
    • Prizes and gifts

For more information, visit Auckland Council.