Communities are the heart and soul of Tāmaki Makaurau and Auckland Council is proud to do its bit in supporting community initiatives. That’s why Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities Grants have opened, with a pool of $295,000 available to support community-led projects that help build inclusive and vibrant communities.
Councillor Julie Fairey, Deputy Chair of Auckland Council’s Community Committee says she encourages organisations who want to make a real difference to their community, to apply for this grant.
“We want to support a future where communities can work together and take action on the things they care about.
“These grants are for regionally significant groups, services, events and activities that will benefit residents across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
“The grants focus on increasing the ability for Aucklanders to participate fully in our city, by increasing whanau and community financial security, improving health outcomes, and growing community and intercultural connection. We want all to be able to thrive and have a sense of belonging.
“The fund will invest in activities that honour the council’s obligation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we really encourage applications for community led-projects that will benefit Māori.”
Grants of up to $30,000 are available for projects that help support thriving communities, with applications open until Friday 31 January, 2025.
In April 2024 the last funding round was awarded to 13 organisations. These included a transformative music therapy programme, a community connection programme for older Aucklanders with dementia or disability, and an agency that aims to increase inclusive volunteering opportunities.
Find out more
The full eligibility criteria and funding priorities are explained in Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities Grants Guidelines, available on the Auckland Council website.
Key dates
Applications are open from 25 November 2024 until 31 January 2025.
Funding decisions will be announced in May 2025.
Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities Strategy 2023-2024 document is available on the Auckland Council website.
