New year, new system
We’re switching to the SmartyGrants platform in early 2025. All you’ll need to do is set up a new log-in.
The application process won’t change but you may want to allow some extra time to familiarise yourself with SmartyGrants when you do your first application.
We’re here to help, so contact us at communitygrants@ccc.govt.nz if you need support.
Changes to the Incorporated Societies Act require that relevant organisations update their constitution and re-register between October 2023 and April 2026, or risk deregistration. Deregistration would impact funding from the Council and other funders. For more information on the changes to the Incorporated Societies Act and how to re-register, visit the Companies Office(external link). Before applying for funding your organisation must complete a community organisation registration(external link).Fund opening dates and current status
Fund
Status
Business Improvement District Grant Fund
Open
Canterbury Waste Minimisation Grant
Closed. Next opens in 2025
Christchurch Biodiversity Fund
Closed
Community Activation Fund
Closed
Community Board Small Funds
Check with your Community Board
Community Organisation Loan Scheme
Open
Community Waterways Partnership Fund
Closed
Computers to the community scheme
Open
Creative Communities Scheme
Closed. Next opens in January 2025
Discretionary Response Fund
Open
Events and Festival Sponsorship Fund
Closed. Next opens early 2025
Events Seeding Fund
Open
Mayors Welfare Fund
Open
Place Partnership Fund
Open
Small Sports Events Fund
Closed. Next opens in 2025
Strengthening Communities Fund
Closed. Next opens first quarter of 2025. Keep an eye on this page.
Sustainability Fund
Closed. Next opens in 2025
Youth Development Fund
Check with your Community Board
Changes to the Incorporated Societies Act