The Council signalled in the 2006–2016 Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP) that its community grants schemes play a key role in its strategic direction of building strong communities. One of the key drivers for this funding is the Strengthening Communities Strategy.
Guide to CCC Outcomes and Priorities [PDF 101KB]
Community grants funding - terms and conditions [PDF 100KB]
Christchurch City Council Grants
Strengthening Communities Fund (SCF)
Strengthening Communities Fund download [PDF 102KB]
- Applications open 15 February
- Closing date 31 March
- All decisions made after 1 July
- Funding period is 1 September to 31 August annually
Strengthening Communities Fund (SCF) details.
Small Grants Fund (SCF)
Small Grants Fund download [PDF 101KB]
- Applications open 16 April
- Closing date 31 May
- All decisions made after 1 July
- Funding period is 1 September to 31 August annually
Small Grants Fund (SGF) details.
Discretionary Response Fund (DRF)
Discretionary Response Fund download [PDF 101KB]
- Applications open 1 July
- Closing date 30 June (earlier if funds are expended)
- Funding period is for 12 months after date of submission
Discretionary Response Fund (DRF) details.
Youth Development Scheme (YDS)
Akaroa/Wairewa Community Board [PDF 172KB]
Burwood/Pegasus Community Board [PDF 104KB]
Fendalton/Waimairi Community Board [PDF 1026KB]
Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board [PDF 132KB]
Lyttelton/Mt Herbert Community Board [PDF 172KB]
Riccarton/Wigram Community Board [PDF 191KB]
Shirley/Papanui Community Board [PDF 138KB]
Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board [PDF 681KB]
- Applications open 1 July
- Closing date 30 June (earlier if funds are expended)
- Funding period is for 12 months after date of submission
Youth Development Scheme (YDS) details.
Community Grants Funding Applications to Open
Applications for funding from the Christchurch City Council’s various community grants gets underway in the next few weeks, with the Strengthening Communities fund the first to open on Wednesday 15 February.
To find out more, please download the funding seminar schedule form [PDF 17KB].
More information on
How to Apply Online.
