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
2025/2027 Expression of Interest, Cultural Initiatives Fund – Marae
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 28 October 2026 (NZDT).
2026/2027 Albert Eden Local Grant Round One
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 31 July 2026 (NZST).
2026/2027 Aotea / Great Barrier Local and Capital Grants, Round One
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 4 September 2026 (NZST).
2026/2027 Devonport Takapuna Local Grant Round One
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 31 July 2026 (NZST).
2026/2027 Expression of Interest, Māori Outcomes Fund
Submissions are now open.
2026/2027 Henderson Massey Local Grant Round One
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 14 August 2026 (NZST).
2026/2027 Hibiscus & Bays Local Grant Round One
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 4 September 2026 (NZST).
2026/2027 Howick Quick Response Round One
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 4 September 2026 (NZST).
2026/2027 Manurewa Local Grants Round One
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 31 July 2026 (NZST).
2026/2027 Manurewa Rangatahi Youth Grants Round One
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 31 July 2026 (NZST).
2026/2027 Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Grant Round One
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 14 August 2026 (NZST).
2026/2027 Otara-Papatoetoe Excellence Awards
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 30 June 2027 (NZST).
2026/2027 Papakura Local Grant Round One
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 4 September 2026 (NZST).
2026/2027 Waiheke Local Grant Round One
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 7 August 2026 (NZST).
2026/2027 Waitākere Ranges Local Grants, Round One
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 21 August 2026 (NZST).
2026/2027 Whau Local Grants, Round One
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 7 August 2026 (NZST).
2026/2027 Ōrākei Local Grant Round One
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 14 August 2026 (NZST).
2026/2027 Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Grants, Round One
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 7 August 2026 (NZST).
Creative Communities Scheme 2026/27 R1
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 9 August 2026 (NZST).
Cultural Initiatives Fund – Invitation-Only
Submissions are now open.
Expression of Interest, Arts and Culture assessor 2026-2028
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 31 December 2028 (NZDT).
Franklin Arts Centre - Call for Exhibition Proposals 2027
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 12:00am 12 August 2026 (NZST).
Fresh Gallery Ōtara - Call for Proposals 2027
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 12:00am 12 August 2026 (NZST).
Māngere Arts Centre - Call for Proposals 2027
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 12:00am 12 August 2026 (NZST).
Nathan Homestead Pukepuke - Call for Proposals 2027
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 12:00am 12 August 2026 (NZST).
Papakura Art Gallery - Call for Proposals 2027
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 12:00am 12 August 2026 (NZST).
Regional Historic Heritage Grants Programme 2026 - 2027
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 10:00pm 14 September 2026 (NZST).
Tūpuna Maunga Authority Research Scholarship 26-27
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 12:00am 30 August 2026 (NZST).
Tūpuna Maunga Authority Residency 26-27
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 12:00am 30 August 2026 (NZST).
Upcoming Rounds
2026/2027 Henderson-Massey Quick Response Grant Round One
Submissions for the 2026/2027 Henderson-Massey Quick Response Grant Round One will open at 8:00am 7 September 2026 (NZST).
Submissions close 10:00pm 2 October 2026 (NZDT).
2026/2027 Kaipātiki Local & Facilities Grant, Round One
Submissions for the 2026/2027 Kaipātiki Local & Facilities Grant, Round One will open at 8:00am 24 August 2026 (NZST).
Submissions close 10:00pm 2 October 2026 (NZDT).
2026/2027 Manurewa Local Grants Round Two
Submissions for the 2026/2027 Manurewa Local Grants Round Two will open at 8:00am 24 August 2026 (NZST).
Submissions close 10:00pm 2 October 2026 (NZDT).
2026/2027 Papakura Local Grant Round Two
Submissions for the 2026/2027 Papakura Local Grant Round Two will open at 8:00am 18 January 2027 (NZDT).
Submissions close 10:00pm 12 March 2027 (NZDT).
2026/2027 Papakura Youth Grants
Submissions for the 2026/2027 Papakura Youth Grants will open at 8:00am 31 August 2026 (NZST).
Submissions close 10:00pm 9 October 2026 (NZDT).
2026/2027 Upper Harbour Local Grants Round One
Submissions for the 2026/2027 Upper Harbour Local Grants Round One will open at 8:00am 3 August 2026 (NZST).
Submissions close 10:00pm 25 September 2026 (NZST).
2026/2027 Waitematā Quick Response Grant Round One
Submissions for the 2026/2027 Waitematā Quick Response Grant Round One will open at 8:00am 28 September 2026 (NZDT).
Submissions close 10:00pm 23 October 2026 (NZDT).
2026/2027 Waitākere Ranges Quick Response, Round One
Submissions for the 2026/2027 Waitākere Ranges Quick Response, Round One will open at 8:00am 24 August 2026 (NZST).
Submissions close 10:00pm 18 September 2026 (NZST).
2026/2027 Ōrākei Quick Response and Tree Protection, Round One
Submissions for the 2026/2027 Ōrākei Quick Response and Tree Protection, Round One will open at 8:00am 7 September 2026 (NZST).
Submissions close 10:00pm 2 October 2026 (NZDT).
2026/2027 Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Grants, Round Three
Submissions for the 2026/2027 Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Grants, Round Three will open at 8:00am 7 December 2026 (NZDT).
Submissions close 10:00pm 5 February 2027 (NZDT).
2026/2027 Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Grants, Round Two
Submissions for the 2026/2027 Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Grants, Round Two will open at 8:00am 5 October 2026 (NZDT).
Submissions close 10:00pm 13 November 2026 (NZDT).
WMIF August 2026 - Medium to Large grants
Submissions for the WMIF August 2026 - Medium to Large grants will open at 12:00am 1 August 2026 (NZST).
Submissions close 12:00am 31 August 2026 (NZST).
WMIF August 2026 - Small grants
Submissions for the WMIF August 2026 - Small grants will open at 12:00am 1 August 2026 (NZST).
Submissions close 12:00am 31 August 2026 (NZST).