Eligibility criteria and assessment framework
Eligibility criteria
These criteria determine whether an individual, group or organisation is eligible to apply for funding under the community funding programme. The criteria vary depending on the type of fund that the applicant is requesting funding from:
Strategic Partnership Fund: the applicant must be a not-for-profit, charitable organisation who will use the funds to benefit the local community (irrespective of where the organisation is based). An applicant who has previously received funding from Council must have fulfilled all its obligations and requirement under the previous funding agreement.
Accelerator Fund: the applicant must be a not-for-profit, charitable organisation who will use the funds to benefit the local community (irrespective of where the organisation is based). An applicant who has previously received funding from Council must have fulfilled all its obligations and requirement under the previous funding agreement.
Community Grant Funds: the applicant must be a not-for-profit, charitable organisation or an individual who will use the funds to benefit the local community (irrespective of where the organisation or individual is based or resides). The applicant must also use the funds contribute to one or more of our community outcomes. An applicant who has previously received funding from Council must have fulfilled all its obligations and requirement under the previous funding agreement.
What you can apply for
Funding may be used for but not limited to the following purposes:
- Materials & supplies
- Equipment and uniforms retained by club/organisation
- Advertising costs
- Venue or equipment hire
- Rent
- Salaries & wages
- Travel
- Accommodation
- Operational costs
- Maintenance of equipment or facilities
What you can’t apply for
Funding may not be used for the following purposes:
- Capital improvements to facilities not owned by the applicant
- Food/catering for an event
- Insurance
- Subscriptions
- Services or projects seeking to promote commercial, political or religious objectives
- Costs associated with fundraising events where profits are redistributed to another group
- Debt servicing or repayment
- Legal expenses
- Medical expenses
- Public services that are the responsibility of central government (e.g. core education, primary health care)
- Purchase of alcohol
- Prize money
- Equipment and uniforms retained by individuals
Funding priorities
| COMMUNITY OUTCOME | GUIDANCE |
| Tangata whenua are acknowledged and respected | We want to fund initiatives, projects or activities that: - Meet the needs and aspirations of hapū and iwi - Promote the cultural heritage of Māori - Celebrate Māori identity - Improve knowledge of tikanga and te reo |
| Vibrant places and connected communities | We want to fund initiatives, projects or activities that:
- Celebrate our people, history or culture - Support arts, culture and ngā toi activities - Support sport and recreation activities - Connect people for shared experiences |
| Resilient communities working in partnership | We want to fund initiatives, projects or activities that:
- Improve the ability of whanau and communities to meet their needs - Establish safe places that offer support to vulnerable people in our community - Promote collaboration within the community and foster a spirit of working together - Enhance social and economic resiliency in our communities |
| Innovative, thriving economy | We want to fund initiatives, projects or activities that:
- Enhance the image of our district - Support vibrancy and attractiveness of our public places |
| Flourishing environment | We want to fund initiatives, projects or activities that:
- Improve the state of our natural environment and conservation efforts - Promote sustainable outcomes - Champion activities that emphasize the principles of reuse, reduction, or recycling of waste |
