Whangarei Community Associations Grant 2024

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at 9:00PM 1 December 2024 (NZDT).

 

The Whangarei Community Associations Grant supports resident and ratepayer groups, citizen associations, and marae trusts recognised by Whangarei District Council that advocate for and uplift their local community. 

The Grant is $750 annually for administration costs to support your community mahi. This can include meeting/hui costs, communications/pānui, or honorarium/koha for an administrator. 

Apply any time while the fund is open, and outcomes will be advised within 21 days of your application being received. 

Community Funding Guide

 

Criteria 

To be eligible your organisation must: 

  • meet our general eligibility criteria stated in our Community Funding Guide 
  • have the primary purpose as stated in your constitution or trust deed to support and advocate for your local community 
  • be either place-based or hapu-based within the Whangarei district 
  • demonstrate that you are actively engaged with your community, and 
  • be recognised by your community and Council as representing your people's voice.

 

Supporting information to provide

You’ll need to provide the following documents with your application: 

  • Trust deed or constitution 
  • Latest AGM minutes  
  • Chairperson’s report (or equivalent – usually provided at the AGM) 
  • Latest annual financial report (usually uploaded to the societies or charities register) 
  • Proof of bank account (if we have not funded you in the last two years). 

 

To apply

You can access the application form above when the fund opens.

The first time you access SmartyGrants you'll be prompted to create a login for yourself.

We recommend that you also create a SmartyFile profile for your organisation to get the best out of SmartyGrants and be able to manage all your grant information centrally. By doing so, you will be able to manage the organisational profile, invite additional users and manage their permission levels. 

Follow the instructions in your registration email to create a SmartyFile account or go to the link below:

SmartyFile

 

Once you've registered, you can log in and start your application. 

Save often. To leave your application, press ‘Save and Close’ and log out. When you log back in, go to 'My Submissions' at the top of the screen to reopen your draft application.

Review and Submit your application. You will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your submitted application attached.

 

Need help?

If you need more help using this form, check out these guides:

Help Guide for Applicants

Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Or use the contact details below.