Community groups can apply for a grant until 15 September to deliver projects and events in the Upper Harbour Local Board area.
Board chair Anna Atkinson says projects and events that deliver good community outcomes and align with local board plan priorities have a better chance of success.
“We see the difference that grants can make to our community groups, there are many deserving projects and groups that do amazing work in our community."
Atkinson says that grants are an important funding source for community groups, but the reality is that with the annual budget cuts, the board has limited funds for the grants programme.
“We want to continue to support as many groups as we can but with grant rounds typically over-subscribed, applications always exceed the budget available."
“So, it’s important for community groups to consider all the funding opportunities available to them and look at other funding agencies wherever possible."
“We are trying to make every dollar count; if we partly fund projects that can be a catalyst for a group to obtain the rest of the funds and resources they need to be able to deliver the programme or event.”
The 2023/2024 grants programme has been streamlined with two local grants and multi-board grants rounds and no quick response grants.
Priority will also be given to projects and events that support initiatives including community participation and wellbeing, environment, families and newcomers to Upper Harbour, sport and recreation and youth.
Apply for a grant
Local grants are offered twice a year in August and February.
Applicants can apply for a local grant of any amount and complete an online application form at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Local grant decisions will be made at the local board business meeting on 26 October 2023 and projects must start after 1 November 2023.
The local board also offers Multi-board Grants.
Multi-board Grants
Applicants have until 1 September to apply for Multi-board Grants and must clearly demonstrate how their project or event will benefit the Upper Harbour community. This grant is considered in collaboration with other local boards. More details are available on the council website at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Twenty-two community organisations received $69,149.50 in the final round of the Upper Harbour Local Board Grants Programme for 2022/2023.
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