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Community Board Discretionary Funding

Introduction | Who can apply | General application criteria | What to include with your application | Additional information | How to apply

Introduction

Community boards have a limited budget to provide grants at their discretion to assist community groups and other voluntary organisations operating within their communities.

Requests for this fund can be considered at any time during the year. Applications should be received by the relevant community board agenda closing dates in order to be considered at the following meeting. You should apply using the community board discretionary funding application form.

Who can apply

Any community group or voluntary organisation within the community board area can apply for a grant from the fund.

General application criteria

Funding applications must comply with the following criteria:

• Projects should directly benefit the local community.
• Funds granted should generally be used to 'top up' funds already gathered.
• Applications must include full details of the project and budget. The board may request additional information.
• Applications for retrospective costs will not be considered.

What to include with your application

• The name of the group/organisation making the application.
• The name and contact details of the person submitting the application on behalf of the group/organisation.
• A brief description of the group/organisation, including membership details.
• The amount of funding requested and the intended use of the funds.
• An explanation of who will benefit from the project.
• Details of the ongoing positive effects of the grant for the group/organisation and the wider community.
• The contribution being made by the group/organisation applying for the funding.
• An explanation of how any shortfall in finance will be addressed if the group/organisation does not receive the amount applied for.
• A copy of quotes received for the project or other supporting documentation.

Additional information

An accountability statement will need to be completed and submitted to the ward manager on completion of the project.

The community board's contribution should be acknowledged in some way if your request for funding is successful. This should include details of how the board was acknowledged.

How to apply

Download the application form below:

Community board discretionary funding - application form (245kb PDF)

Fill out the form and post it to:

Ward Management
Democracy Services
Auckland City Council
Private Bag 92516
Wellesley Street
Auckland 1141

Contact us if you have a query about whether your application may qualify, or you require more information on some of the questions asked in the application form.

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