The Community Board offers grants to assist local groups to undertake small community projects. More information on community funding.

Discretionary Response Fund

The purpose of this fund is to assist community groups with emergency or unforeseen situations. Applications will support community-focused projects that contribute to the strengthening of community wellbeing in the Christchurch city area.

Apply for the Discretionary Response Fund

Please check the availability of funds and the eligibility of your project 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.

Youth Development Fund

Each year the Council's community boards set aside an amount of money to fund young people in their local community.

Apply for a Youth Development Fund grant

Under this scheme, the community boards will consider applications for a variety of activities including:

• Educational studies – this can include personal development opportunities, such as leadership skills, career development and skills training or community based educational skills.
• Cultural studies – this can include courses or seminars such as Te Reo lessons, musical training, arts colloquiums or attendance at cultural events taking place locally, nationally or internationally.
• Representation at events – applicants can apply for assistance if they have been selected to represent their school, team or community at a local, national or international event. This includes sporting, cultural and community events.
• Recreation development – assistance to attend or take part in one-off or ongoing recreational events, or participation at recreation or sporting development. For example, representing Canterbury at rugby or advanced ballet classes in Wellington.
• Capacity building – providing support for personal development or growth. For example, leadership training.

For assistance email communitygrants@ccc.govt.nz