Community Events and Programmes Fund (Round 1) – New Zealand

Deadline: 31-Aug-2024

The Horowhenua District Council is currently accepting applications for the Community Events and Programmes Fund (Round 1).

Purpose 

• The Community Events and Programmes Fund provides support funding to community not-for-profit or voluntary organisations for costs associated with either:
  • Community and social development programmes that support innovative solutions to community driven needs.
  • One off celebratory, educational, competitive, commemorative or exhibitive projects and events that help specific community groups to celebrate their identity and culture to be shared with the wider community.

Priorities

• Applications must meet the following grant priorities, including:
  • The event, project or programme must align with the purpose of this grant.
  • The event, project or programme must demonstrate collaboration across community organisatons.
  • The event, project or programme should be locally significant and of benefit to the Horowhenua community and enhance community wellbeing.
  • All events, projects or programmes must be clearly defined with a beginning and end.
  • Applications should also clearly demonstrate a link to the Horowhenua District Council’s He Hapori Pakari Strong Communities – Community Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2027 principles for enhancing community connection:
    • Collective Action – Community-led development is how they make Horowhenua safe, vibrant, inclusive, and connected. Council supports this by enabling collaboration among people and organisations. The communities drive projects for neighbourhood wellbeing.
    • Sense of Community – They foster inclusion, reduce discrimination, and break down barriers to opportunity, especially for disadvantaged groups.  This promotes fairness and equity, enhancing overall wellbeing in Horowhenua.  They offer free or low-cost community events and activities and fund local groups and programs. The communities feel connected and support each other.
    • Social Cohesion – Social cohesion means building shared values and communities where everyone feels connected and can tackle challenges together.  Council supports these efforts, and the communities are ready to collaborate.

Funding Information

• Round 1 – $40,000.00 to allocate
• The average grant issued will be between $500.00 and $3,000.00.

Eligibility Criteria

• These grants are open to:
  • Community not-for profit organisations
  • Voluntary organisations
  • Community and social development programmes
  • Individuals

Ineligible

• Central Government and other organisations that have significant means of regular income
• Organisations needing considerable capital funding
• Schools
• Major events

For more information, visit Horowhenua District Council.