Applications for these grants usually close on 1 April and 1 October each year.

Council supports a number of initiatives each year through issuing grants to community-driven initiatives.

The grant funds are allocated to initiatives that meet identified community needs and strengthen community well-being.

Council's Grants Policy provides an overview of the various grants that Council and Community Boards administer and the principles and objectives which underpin our funding activities.

Grant applications should demonstrate that they meet the criteria set out in the policy and support at least one of the four aspects of community well-being.

Promotions grants

Promotions grants provide funding that helps meet community needs/desires for events or activities that enhance the experience of locals and visitors.

Funding is targeted to attracting people to visit, stay, or reside in the area for the betterment of existing residents and ratepayers.

Proposed initiatives should demonstrate alignment with community strategies as set out in community documents and Council plans and strategies which have as their goal the social, environmental, economic and cultural enhancement of the ward area.

Community grants

These grants support community-driven initiatives which enhance the well-being of residents.

They fund projects which fall outside of the promotions criteria and demonstrate a clear connection to one or more aspect of community well-being (social, economic, environmental and cultural) as well as deliver on objectives outlined in the Long Term Plan and Council's other key strategic documents.