More than 20 community organisations will work alongside the Franklin Local Board on projects across the district.
The groups will be funded for three years, with the first year allocated, but years one and two able to be varied in line with performance, need and budget availability.
Board chair Angela Fulljames says the Community Partnerships Programme aims to support groups that align with Franklin Local Board Plan objectives, and is part of moves away from annual grant funding rounds.
“Taking this approach means we shift our focus from administrative transactions to achieving outcomes that benefit the community.
“It’s taken a lot of debate to land where we have, and after consultation, our staff have identified key partners and proposed funding for a diverse range of projects that focus on Māori, young people, arts and events, accessibility for our disabled and aged communities, business, safety, and tourism.”
Fulljames says the call on funds outstripped the budget.
“We had about $400,000 for the 2024/25 financial year but the applicants sought around $1.5million, so inevitably, some missed out and others received less than they wanted.
“We will continue to look for ways to foster our relationships with unsuccessful groups, and to find synergies with them, but the decisions we’ve made strike a balance, one we feel has the best chance of delivering for our communities.
“The allocations aim to foster community relationships, enhance local project delivery, and support groups that contribute to our strategic goals,” Fulljames says.
Included in the list of those funded are the Clevedon Community & Business Association, Clarks Beach Golf Club, the Hunua, Ararimu and Paparimu Valley Residents Association, Surf Lifesaving Kariaotahi, Waiuku Museum, Camp Adair, Takutai Charitable Trust and the Waiau Pa Hop Trust.
A full list of recipients and their projects is here.
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