Submissions open for Puketapapa Local Grant Program (New Zealand)

Deadline: 1-Aug-25

The Auckland Council is accepting submissions for the Puketapapa Local Grant Program.

Objectives

• The Puketapapa Local Board welcomes grant applications that align with the following local board plan objectives:
  • The people are thriving and have a strong sense of connection to Puketapapa and its range of multi-cultural communities.
  • The natural environment is valued and cared for, and people feel a sense of connection with local parks, rivers and the harbour.
  • The communities have the places and activities that enhance their lifestyles.
  • The changing neighbourhoods are well-designed, creating places that are safe, accessible and inviting.
  • Puketapapa thrives as a desirable place for business where people can work and shop locally.
  • Effective Maori participation, identity and culture.
  • Communities of greatest need are a focus for support.
  • People live more climate-friendly and healthy lifestyles.
  • People have access to opportunities that improve their wellbeing.

Types of projects funded by the grant

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

Funding Information

• Grant value: $2000 – $10000

Eligibility Criteria

• Higher priorities:
  • The Puketapapa Local Board will prioritise projects which:
    • support community resilience and recovery
    • demonstrate collaboration e.g., involves working with other like-minded organisations and/or different parts of the community.
    • seek other funding.
    • 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.
• Lower Priorities:
  • The Puketapapa Local Board has identified the following activities as lower priorities:
    • entry fees for programmes or events.
    • projects or events that are outside the local board area.
    • air travel and overseas costs.
    • wages or operational costs with the exception of fees for professional and specialised services.
    • transport costs unless there is strong evidence of the benefits to the community.
    • catering.
    • gifts/prizes.
    • grants which support the purchase of assets and/or equipment with limited future use (single use).
• Commercial entities may apply for grants only where there is a clear and direct benefit for the wider community.

For more information, visit Auckland Council.