Deadline: 27-Sep-21
The Sustainability Fund is now open for supporting projects that address climate change issues.
The purpose of this fund is to encourage community, school, social enterprise or business projects that help meet our climate change objectives and targets.
Objectives
- We will meet the challenge of climate change through every means available.
- We understand and are prepared for the ongoing impacts of climate change.
- We all benefit from a just transition to an innovative, low emission economy.
- We are guardians of our natural environment and taonga.
Targets
Their emission reduction targets, from a 2016/17 baseline are:
- Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (excluding methane) for Christchurch by 2045, and a 50% reduction by 2030.
- At least a 50% reduction by 2045 of methane emissions in Christchurch, and a 25% reduction by 2030.
- For Christchurch City Council activities to be carbon neutral by 2030.
Funding Information
- The Council has allocated a total of $400,000 for this Fund in 2020/21 financial year.
- Generally, the fund will provide no more than 60% of the project costs with the remainder to come from other sources. These can include in-kind contributions, such as time or resources supplied to the project by others.
- Funded projects should be ready to start within four months and be completed within twelve months. Multi-year applications can be considered provided the business case is compelling and the project plan has clear milestones and points for progress payments.
- Funds can be requested for operational aspects (e.g. staff time) and for materials or equipment needed to successfully deliver the project benefits. Applications seeking to purchase equipment will need to have quotes and proof of purchase.
- Organisations that are GST registered should be aware that this grant is an unconditional gift and does not attract GST. All amounts are effectively exclusive of GST, GST will not be paid.
What you can apply for?
- The Council welcomes innovative proposals that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Christchurch or proposals that grow our resilience to the impacts of climate change, such as projects that:
- Help our community adopt more sustainable behaviours and practices.
- Support our rapid transition to an innovative, low emission economy.
- Increase the uptake of zero-emission mobility such as walking and cycling.
- Reduce consumption, eliminate waste or support a circular economy.
- Encourage the efficient use of resources such as energy, water, waste and materials.
- Increase the uptake of renewable energy.
- Support a regenerative food system and farming practices.
- Enhance ecosystem resilience and nature-based, green infrastructure solutions.
- Remove greenhouse gases directly from our atmospheres, such as forest or wetland restoration and soil carbon improvements.
- Help us to better understand, prepare for, or respond to the environmental, social, cultural or economic impacts of climate change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Community organisations, schools, social enterprises and businesses can apply to this fund.
- Applicants must be a legal entity registered in New Zealand, such as an incorporated society, charitable trust or limited liability company.
- Preference will be given to Christchurch-based organisations or partnerships involving Christchurch organisations.
- Individuals seeking funds will need to partner with a legal entity and include in the application a letter from the host entity endorsing the proposed project and partnership arrangement.
- Generally, applications led by government organisations will not be considered. However, partnerships involving government organisations are acceptable.
- Only one application per project will be accepted in each Council financial year (July to June). Organisations may put forward more than one project in a year.
- Applicants should have made reasonable efforts to secure funding from other sources before applying to this fund.
For more information, visit https://ccc.govt.nz/culture-and-community/community-funding/sustainability-fund