Community-Led Initiatives Fund

The Community-led Initiatives Fund supports the community to deliver their own small-scale initiatives, including events and projects that will contribute to Palmy’s goals of being creative and exciting, connected and safe, and an eco-city.

It's all about supporting initiatives that are by the community, for the community.

For this fund, events are defined as celebratory, educational, competitive, commemorative or exhibition gatherings. It is not intended for arts or sports. We will prioritise projects that are new and unique, or which might not be achieved without funding.

There are priorities for the Community-led Initiatives Fund that will be assessed when applications are considered. These include that the activity should be:

  • delivered by and/or primary benefit the following communities – Māori, Pasifika, ethnic, refugee background, disabled people, rainbow communities, children and young people, or older people
  • locally focused, by taking place within the Palmy city boundary, or by showing a clear benefit to Palmy residents
  • collaborative, demonstrating partnerships and connections with other groups. This includes exploring funding options and sources, such as fundraising, sponsorship, other grants, volunteer effort and donations
  • of appropriate scale – this fund is not for large-scale events or projects
  • open to the public.

How to apply

Please submit your application at least 3 months before your event or project’s start date.

Applications are open throughout the year until the fund is fully allocated (the average grant range is $500 to $10,000).

They must be made by a registered organisation, such as a charitable trust, incorporated society or a social enterprise. An unregistered group can apply under an umbrella organisation. The umbrella organisation must be registered and willing to oversee and monitor the use of grants made to an unregistered group.

Get in touch

We'd love to meet you and discuss your project. We can advise on whether this fund is for you, and answer any questions you may have before you submit your application. Please contact our Community Funding Advisor on phone: 06 356 8199 or email: communityfunding@pncc.govt.nz

 

Council guidelines for funded events

Applying for funding for an event? Please review the following Council policies, designed to keep our community safe and healthy. To qualify for funding, you'll need to demonstrate your event complies:

Auahi Kore Smokefree and Vapefree Policy

Healthy Beverage Policy

Sun Protection Policy

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