Deadline: 2-May-25
The Horizons Regional Council is accepting submissions for the Community Climate Response Fund to support and encourage community efforts to build resilience to the effects of climate change, or support the transition to a sustainable carbon neutral regional economy by 2050.
One aspect of Horizons climate change approach is supporting people to make a difference.
Vision
- Horizon’s vision is Tō tātou rohe – taoio ora, tangata ora, mauri ora. The place – a healthy environment where people are thriving.
- The role is to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural wellbeing of communities – now and for the future.
- One aspect of the climate change approach is supporting people to make a difference. The fund aligns with that approach.
Fund Principles
- The fund will financially support community-led climate related initiatives.
- Mātauranga Māori/Māori knowledge will be respected, and acknowledged when fund applications are assessed and throughout the fund process.
- Any eligible organisation has an equal opportunity to be considered for a grant.
- Preference will be given to organisations based in the Horizons region and projects must occur within the region.
- Expectations of grant recipients will be clearly communicated, reasonable and proportional to the amount of funding they receive.
Funding Information
- For the 2025-26 financial year, $55,000 will be available for all projects.
Who can apply?
- Not for profit organisations such as community groups, schools, early childhood centres, iwi/hapū groups are eligible. The project must be non-profit making.
- Applicants must be a legal entity registered in New Zealand, such as an incorporated society or charitable trust (not including for profit legal entities).
- Individuals seeking funding need to partner with a not-for-profit organisation. Their application will require written confirmation from that organisation endorsing the project and partnership with the individual.
- Preference will be given to organisations based in the Horizons region and projects must occur within the region.
- Only one application per project will be accepted in each funding period. Organisations may apply for more than one project each year.
- Applicants must have a valid bank account to receive payment.
- If your project will occur on private land, you must provide written landowner permission along with your application.
Ineligibility Criteria
- The fund generally does not cover:
- Projects solely undertaking investigations such as scoping, research or feasibility.
- Retrospective costs incurred or settled before the agreed commencement date of the funding agreement.
- Purchase of land and buildings.
- Air travel, accommodation, hotel/motel expenses.
- Projects that have received other Horizons Regional Council funding in the same financial year.
- Projects that are considered to be the primary responsibility of the local or central government or another funding body.
For more information, visit Horizons Regional Council.