Community board funding

Projects should encourage community leadership, self-reliance and the work of volunteers. Projects can also provide good quality facilities or services that would not otherwise be possible. Some projects to have received Community Funding are:

• Floodlights at the Kaikohe Rugby and Sports Club’s Lindvart Park training ground.
• Kerikeri Christmas Parade.
• Upgrade of a 113-year-old community hall near Taipa
• Soundgarden Music Festival, Kohukohu.
• Seniors Christmas luncheon, Whatuwhiwhi.

Successful projects also support community goals or outcomes listed on page 13 of Council's Annual Plan(PDF, 1MB).

Applications for funding are considered during monthly/six-weekly community board meetings. They must be received in full 15 working days before the next community board meeting. 

Ensure your application is completed accurately and in full, and all supporting documentation has been provided. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Make sure your application is submitted in time to be presented at a meeting of the relevant Board before the date your project or event, as retroactive applications are ineligible.

You can find out more about community board funding assessment and if your project or event is eligible to apply for funding, in the Community Grant Policy.(PDF, 668KB)

When your project is complete, you will need to submit a report(PDF, 63KB) detailing how you spent the money, including financial documentation. This is also available as a MS Word document(DOCX, 98KB). 

Your report must be received no later than two months after the completion of your project. 

If you do not submit a project report you will not be eligible for future funding from Council for a minimum period of 3 years.