2025/2026 Howick Local Board Local Grant Round One

Please check which local board area you are in, read through the local board grant programme and applicant guide before completing this form.  These tell you:

• Who is eligible to apply
• What we don’t fund
• What information you will need to include in your application.

If you are applying for support from three or more local boards please submit an application to this multi-board grant round rather than a local grants round.

All applications must be completed and submitted using this online application form.  Remember to save as you work. 

If you have limited computer access, you can book a computer or librarian for one hour in one of Auckland's libraries. Ensure you take all the required documents saved on a memory stick so you can upload these in your application form. 

Contact a grants advisor at communityfunding@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or phone 09 301 0101 if you need advice on your application. 

Please note technical support is only available from 8:30 am to 5:00pm weekdays.

• audited accounts, financial statements, annual report
• proof of authorisation: a formal minutes or letter showing decision to apply to this grant
• evidence of bank account number (make sure this includes bank holder’s name, account number and is within 90 days. You can find more information here)
• quotes/ past receipts for the items/costs you would like to be covered by the grant, this includes employment contracts or payslips. 

If your project is delivered on land you do not own

• landowner’s approval and permits for all kinds of physical works
• If you are working on Council Land you will need to go through the Auckland Council land owner approval process
• If you are running an event on a public street or park, look at the event permit to see if you need to apply

If you are an informal group/individual applying for more than $1,000

Umbrella organisations are organisations with a formal legal structure that have agreed to receive and administer the grant on the applicant’s behalf. For example an umbrella organisation needs to be an incorporated society or charitable trust.

• You will need to have an umbrella organisation who can manage the funds for you
• You will need written approval from the umbrella group and their bank details
• If you cannot find an umbrella group, you can also apply to have the funds reimbursed later in this form

If you are working at or with schools or early education providers

• letter of acceptance/agreement if your project is being delivered in early childhood education providers or schools

Any personal information that you provide in this form will be held and protected by Auckland Council in accordance with our privacy policy and with the Privacy Act 2020. Our privacy policy explains how we may use and share your personal information in relation to any interaction you have with the council, and how you can access and correct that information. We recommend you familiarise yourself with this policy. 

A summary of the information in this application will be presented to the local board at a public workshop. Information includes the project seeking funding for, expected outcomes, the funding history of the applicant and costs applied for. The name of the applicant and legal status will be included, though addresses and contact details will not be.

The personal information collected in this application will be used to ensure we have points of contact for this application and to give the local board the best idea of what the project is trying to accomplish and what staff are involved.

A brief summary of this application may also be used for media releases. The accountability information may also be used in good news stories in the media, though this is voluntary and permission is asked on the accountability forms.

For an example of the details given you can find minutes and attachments at the Auckland Council Agenda and Minutes page.