Community Association Fund

Community Association Fund

The Community Association Fund supports resident and ratepayer groups, citizen associations and other community representation groups recognised by Council that advocate for and support their local community.

Amount: The fund offers a set grant of $1,500 annually, of which at least $500 of this must be invested in local projects or events that the community has identified as important to them (“community projects”). The remainder is for the operations and administration of the applicant group to support their work in and for the community.

This Fund is intended to encourage and facilitate greater interaction between the association and the communities they serve, and support small local initiatives, so applications should clearly evidence how the community was engaged to determine the “community project”.

Deadline: 7 February 2024

Criteria

Eligible applicants are community organisations that:

  • meet our general eligibility criteria stated in our Community Funding Policy
  • have the primary purpose as stated in their constitution or trust deed to support and advocate for their local community
  • are place-based, representing a geographical community within the Whangarei district
  • demonstrate that they are actively engaged with the community, and
  • are recognized by the community and by Council as the voice for the community

Apply for Community Association Fund

Online

Step 1.Check criteria

Check if you are eligible:

Eligibility criteria

Step 2.Complete the application form

The funding round has closed.

Step 3.Assessment

We will assess the applications and liaise with applicants on any missing information, before grants are awarded if the application is satisfactory.

Outcomes will be advised in approximately four weeks.

Step 4.Reporting back

If you are successful in receiving funding from us, you will need to report back to us within 6six months with:

  • a breakdown of how the grant was spent (including receipts)
  • photos of the activity or event
  • comment on how it all went and whether it was successful.

By email

Step 1.Check criteria

Check if you are eligible:

Eligibility criteria

Step 2.Complete the application form

The funding round has closed.

Step 3.Assessment

Staff will assess the applications and liaise with applicants on any missing information, before grants are awarded if the application is satisfactory.

Outcomes will be advised in approximately four weeks.

Step 4.Reporting back

If you are successful in receiving funding from us, you will need to report back to us within six months with:

  • a breakdown of how the grant was spent (including receipts)
  • photos of the activity or event
  • comment on how it all went and whether it was successful.

In-person

Step 1.Check criteria

Check if you are eligible:

Eligibility criteria

Step 2.Complete the application form

The funding round has closed.

Step 3.Assessment

Staff will assess the applications and liaise with applicants on any missing information, before grants are awarded if the application is satisfactory.

Outcomes will be advised in approximately four weeks.

Step 4.Reporting back

If you are successful in receiving funding from us, you will need to report back to us within six months with:

  • a breakdown of how the grant was spent (including receipts)
  • photos of the activity or event
  • comment on how it all went and whether it was successful.

By post

Step 1.Check criteria

Check if you are eligible:

Eligibility criteria

Step 2.Complete the application form

The funding round has closed.

Step 3.Assessment

Staff will assess the applications and liaise with applicants on any missing information, before grants are awarded if the application is satisfactory.

Outcomes will be advised in approximately four weeks.

Step 4.Reporting back

If you are successful in receiving funding from us, you will need to report back to us within six months with:

  • a breakdown of how the grant was spent (including receipts)
  • photos of the activity or event
  • comment on how it all went and whether it was successful.

Enquiries

If you would like to discuss your application, please contact the Community Funding Coordinator.

Phone: 09 430 4200

Email:  funding@wdc.govt.nz

You can use our online form to make an enquiry about our community services.

Enquire online

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