This fund supports community-focused organisations whose projects contribute to the strengthening of community wellbeing in the Christchurch city area.
Apply for the Strengthening Communities Fund
Applications open Monday 8 March 2021 and close midnight Monday 12 April 2021.
Please check the eligibility of your request before filling out an application form.
All organisations applying for funding must also complete a Community Organisation Registration form. Organisations only need to complete one registration form for the year no matter how many grant applications they intend to make.
For assistance email communitygrants@ccc.govt.nz.
The Strengthening Communities Fund accepts applications for all levels of funding, there is no minimum request limit on this fund.
Organisations may make one application to the Strengthening Communities Fund at metropolitan level and/or one application per community board area.
Applications can be for both operating and/or project costs. Operating costs may include salaries and general overheads such as power, rent and administration costs. Project costs may include the costs of community programmes, events, activities and equipment.
Further information
If you have any questions contact a Community Funding Advisor or email communitygrants@ccc.govt.nz