Community Grants
Kia Ora, Welcome
If you need help completing your grant application online here are some options:
- applicant help guide
- online video tutorials
- frontline library staff can assist you using library computers
- speak to a funding advisor phone (09) 301 0101
You can also contact the funding teams by e-mail
- Community Group Funding (from local boards) communityfunding@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
- Creative Communities Scheme creative.communities@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
- Environment and heritage environmentalfunding@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
- Waste Minimisation and Innovation aucklandwastefund@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
- Sport and Recreation sportandrecreation@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
- Recovery Office Category 2P 2pgrants@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Current Rounds
2025/2026 Albert Eden Local Grant Round Three
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00PM 24 April 2026 (NZST).
2025/2026 Aotea / Great Barrier Local and Capital Grants, Round Two
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00PM 10 April 2026 (NZST).
2025/2026 Howick Quick Response Round Two
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00PM 1 May 2026 (NZST).
2025/2026 Manurewa Local Grants Round Four
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00PM 24 April 2026 (NZST).
2025/2026 Maungakiekie Tamaki Quick Response Grant, Round One
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00PM 1 May 2026 (NZST).
2025/2026 Māngere-Otāhuhu Local Grants, Round Three
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00PM 24 April 2026 (NZST).
2025/2026 Otara-Papatoetoe Excellence Awards
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00PM 15 June 2026 (NZST).
2025/2026 Papakura Small Grants Round Two (Small)
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00PM 10 April 2026 (NZST).
2025/2026 Puketapapa Quick Response Grant, Round One
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00PM 1 May 2026 (NZST).
2025/2026 Waiheke Environmental Grant Round Two
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00PM 11 April 2026 (NZST).
2025/2026 Waiheke Local Grant Round Two
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00PM 11 April 2026 (NZST).
2025/2026 Waitematā Quick Response Grant Round Two
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00PM 1 May 2026 (NZST).
2025/2026 Ōrākei Quick Response and Tree Protection, Round Two
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00PM 24 April 2026 (NZST).
2025/2026 Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Grants, Round Four
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00PM 1 May 2026 (NZST).
2025/2027 Expression of Interest, Cultural Initiatives Fund – Marae
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00PM 28 October 2026 (NZDT).
Diversity Festival 2026
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 11 April 2026 (NZST).
Expression of Interest, Arts and Culture assessor 2026-2028
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00PM 31 December 2028 (NZDT).
Upcoming Rounds
2025/2026 Whau Quick Response Round Two
Submissions for the 2025/2026 Whau Quick Response Round Two will open at 8:00AM 20 April 2026 (NZST).
Submissions close 10:00PM 15 May 2026 (NZST)
Tūpuna Maunga Authority Research Scholarship 26-27
Submissions for the Tūpuna Maunga Authority Research Scholarship 26-27 will open at 29 June 2026 (NZST).
Submissions close midnight 30 August 2026 (NZST)