Community groups in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area have received $635,000 in grants since July.
Board chair Julia Parfitt says grants encourage collaboration and a sense of community.
“Our grants programme makes a huge difference in our community. It can be a catalyst that enables individuals and groups to work together and then use the grant to obtain the rest of the funds and resources they need to deliver a programme."
“We welcome applications that align with place-shaping community spaces; participating in sport, recreation or inter-generational activities; delivering youth activities such as leadership and training; showcasing local heritage and delivering environmental education and restoration projects.”
A full list of grant recipients for 2018/2019 can be found in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board meeting minutes from August, October, November 2018 and May 2019.
Developing facilities in Hibiscus and Bays
In a new initiative, the board has allocated $150,000 between Ōrewa Surf Life Saving Club, Bowls Ōrewa, Whangaparāoa Tennis Club, Windsor Park Community and Multisport Hub, Silverdale United Rugby and Sports Club and Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre.
This grant provides funding to assist with the costs of planning or developing a facility within the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area and will help cover:
- architect fees for a facility redevelopment
- feasibility study to investigate a joint facility development
- professional fees for advice
- planning services for a redevelopment project
- costs to supply and install a lift
- lighting installation and drainage costs for a new canopy roof.
Grants programme for 2019/2020
The next grants round opens on 3 June. The new grants programme continues the strong focus on priorities set out in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Plan, includes information about important factors to consider when applying for a grant along with activities that aren’t funded or are a low priority. Visit the auckland council website for details and to apply.
