Applications open for Strategic Priority Grants (New Zealand)

Deadline: 04-Nov-2024

The Palmerston North City Council is accepting applications for the Strategic Priority Grants to encourage community leadership of solutions.

Goals

Funding needs to align with these outcomes
- Goal 2: A Creative and Exciting City
  - They want the communities to have:
    - a vibrant city that connects people, and where creativity is built into the cityscape
    - an arts community and cultural facilities that are well supported and invested in
    - the unique heritage preserved and promoted
    - opportunities to celebrate the many cultures
    - access to exciting, well-managed events and activities throughout the city and its neighborhoods
    - places across the city and its neighborhoods for communities to take part in play and recreation
- Goal 3: A Connected and Safe Community
  - They want the communities to have:
    - access to services and facilities that are inclusive and appropriate for their needs
    - the support they want to live healthy lives
    - access to healthy and affordable housing
    - opportunities to contribute to the design of the city
    - access to safe and accessible community places
    - community social service groups and facilities that are well supported and invested in
- Goal 4: A Sustainable and Resilient City
  - They want the communities to have:
    - access to relevant information and education to support more sustainable choices
    - a sustainable and low-emissions city
    - a circular economy with more resource recovery and less waste
    - a healthy, thriving, ecosystem, including native biodiversity and food security
    - the Manawatū River and waterways restored to a healthy, respected, and connected state
    - sustainable urban planning with a low carbon-built environment
    - natural environment-focused community groups and facilities that are well supported and invested in

Timeframe

The Strategic Priority Grants provide three years of funding for community-led projects, activities or services, starting from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028.

Eligibility Criteria

Applications are open to not-for-profit organisations operating in Palmerston North. Social enterprises can also apply, but will need to show a social, cultural or environmental purpose and that all profits are reinvested in fulfilling that purpose.
Strategic Priority Grants are not available to political parties, commercial entities, local government bodies, government agencies or other public sector entities.
They will fund a wide range of costs associated with service delivery including:
- Salaries
- Administration and office expenses
- Rent and utilities
- Promotion and materials

Ineligibility Criteria

They will not fund the following:
- Debt servicing or repayment
- Legal expenses
- Activities that promote religious ministry or political purposes
- Medical expenses
- Public services that are the responsibility of central government (eg core education, primary health care)
- Physical works

For more information, visit Palmerston North City Council.