Deadline: 4-Apr-25
Applications are now open for the Whau Local Grant Programme to provide contestable and discretionary community grants to local communities.
Priorities
- The grants programme will be targeted towards achieving the following outcomes, as outlined in the local board plan:
- The diverse communities are supported, represented, respected, empowered, and able to thrive. Everyone can engage with local democracy to influence what happens in their neighbourhood and contribute to a collective west Auckland identity and voice
- The natural environment is protected by proactively working with the communities to achieve sustainability goals and build resilience. Individuals understand the need to adapt to a changing climate and take action to include sustainable practices in their daily lives
- Accessible, inclusive facilities and services are provided in collaboration with the communities to enrich people’s lives at all stages and foster a sense of belonging. Individuals are aware of what is available to them, face fewer barriers to participation, and feel connected and supported
- The communities are physically and socially connected. People feel safe, have a sense of ownership and pride, and enjoy spending time in the town centres, neighbourhood centres, parks, and open spaces
- The local economy is strengthened through partnership and by collaborating on initiatives that encourage the communities to shop and work locally. They bolster economic prosperity through connecting with key local industry sectors
- Higher Priority
- Community-led projects that strengthen and connect neighbourhoods and town centres
- Activities that improve Māori and Pasifika outcomes
- New initiatives that support climate resilience in communities
- Activities that are inclusive of different abilities
- Lower Priorities
- Operational costs including wages, salaries, utilities, and rent, with the exception of fees for specialised services
- Groups and/or activities taking place outside the local board area, unless the applicant can clearly demonstrate the benefit to the Whau community
- Events which charge an admission fee
- Where the applicant has a considerable cash surplus (relative to the amount applied for), unless they can verify that it is a tagged reserve and cannot be used as a contribution towards the submitted project
- Applicants who have not considered other sources of funding for their project
Funding Information
- Grant value: $2000 – $5000
Who can apply for grants?
- community organisations with a formal legal structure
- groups or individuals with no formal legal structure can apply for up to $1,000 (Kaipatiki Local Board will not fund individuals)
- applicants seeking funding over $1,000 will need to nominate an umbrella organisation or
- Can apply, be accepted and be reimbursed after the project is completed.
Exclusions
- In addition to the eligibility criteria outlined in Auckland Council’s overarching Community Grants Policy, the Whau Local Board will not fund:
- Applicants are excluded when they have received one successful Whau grant within the current financial year
- Groups requesting funding below the minimum or above the maximum amounts detailed under the Investment Approach section
For more information, visit Auckland Council.