Submissions open for Community Grant Scheme in New Zealand

Deadline: 25-Oct-2024

The Kawerau District Council is accepting submissions for the Community Grant Scheme to enhance the well-being of Kawerau people by supporting groups and/or services that improve the quality of life of local residents.

Funding Information

• Council allocates approximately $21,000 per year to this fund. Successful applicants are eligible for up to $3,000 per application.

Eligibility Criteria

• Any non-profit organisation which has the ability to deliver a project that has a significant benefit to the people within the community may apply.
• The Scheme is available to any non-profit group that provides a service which enhances the quality of life of Kawerau residents.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Projects that will not be eligible for this fund include:
  • groups that have already received Council funding from the Community Grant Scheme during the current financial year;
  • arts or cultural events, as these types of events are covered under the Creative Communities Scheme;
  • events that would normally be covered under the Events Management Fund;
  • services that would normally be covered by funding from Central Government; and
  • recipients who have not supplied accountability record for previous funding.

For more information, visit Kawerau District Council.