Community funding

Assistance for community groups, sports teams, running events, those in financial distress, and more.

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.

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

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).

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