South - Local Papakura Community Grants - Round 2 2013/2014
Criteria
This fund provides financial assistance to community groups and not-for-profit organisations that are providing services, projects or activities of benefit to the social and/or cultural wellbeing of the Papakura community.
Who can apply?
Only community organisations that work in the Papakura Local Board area are eligible for this fund.
In addition, groups must:
- be not-for-profit
- have a primary purpose of contributing to community wellbeing
- have legal status (i.e. be an incorporated society or registered charitable trust) or apply under the umbrella of an organisation that does, and
- have provided an accountability report for previous Council grants.
Fund size
The maximum grant is $2500. Residents associations can apply for an annual grant of $250.
When funding is available
There will be two funding rounds for 2013/2014.
The first round opens on 1 June and closes on 28 June 2013.
The second round closes on 28 February 2014.
Fund guidelines
This fund will prioritise projects, services and activities focused on:
- fostering involvement in the arts and recreation
- releasing the potential of rangatahi/young people
- encouraging access to and care for the natural environment
- supporting safe and stable communities
The following are a low priority for funding:
- Purposes for which funds are readily available elsewhere (e.g. uniforms)
- Expenditure where the impact is indirect (e.g. websites)
- Activities/projects taking place outside the Papakura Local Board area
- Travel
- Accommodation
- Food.
Capped items – a maximum of $500 will be granted towards the following:
- Publicity – including signage, newsletters, advertising and flyers
- Computer technology and software
- Office equipment and services
- Capital items.
Please note:
- You can save and close your application at any time before you submit it. Once submitted your application cannot be changed.
- When you submit your application you will recieve a .pdf copy for your records and it will also be saved in your account.
- Please use the Applicant Help Guide before contacting a funding advisor.
- Email communityfunding@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz for any other questions.