Christchurch City Council administers various funds to support the local community. Assistance is available for community groups, sports teams, running events, those in financial distress, and more.
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).
The application process and reporting requirements are different for each fund.
Providing seed funding to establish a Business Improvement District (BID) under the Council's BID Policy.
Apply for a grant to fund a waste minimisation project in the Canterbury region.
Support to custodians of biodiversity through a contestable fund of up to $200,000 per annum.
Supports local communities in creating and presenting diverse opportunities in arts activities.
Closed from 1 May 2023 pending a review of the fund's objectives.
Grants to assist groups in their local area to undertake small community projects.
Designed to help develop or improve facilities and other major projects.
Personal computers and laptops available free of charge to not-for-profit groups.
Where funding requests fall outside other funding criteria or closing dates.
Providing sponsorship for a city-wide calendar of events to enhance Christchurch.
Providing sponsorship for new events taking place in Christchurch.
Provides assistance to families and individuals who are in extreme financial distress.
Strengthening connections between communities and their places and spaces.
Provide funding opportunities to National and South Island sporting events.
Supports community-focused organisations that contribute to strengthening community wellbeing.
To encourage projects that help meet our climate change objectives and targets.
To fund young people in their local community.