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Strengthening Communities Funding - Apply now.

16 March 2024

The 2024-25 Fund supports community-focused organisations whose projects contribute to the strengthening of community wellbeing. Successful groups will need to demonstrate they are sustainable, strategic, community focused and have a significant presence within their communities of benefit.

Applications will be assessed against the Te Haumako; Te Whitingia Strengthening Communities Together Strategy Pillar objectives. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the strategy to help consider how your application can contribute to these objectives.

Key Dates

Applications opened on Monday 4th March for projects that run from the 1st September 2024 until 31st August 2025.

Applications will close at noon on Friday 12th April 2024.

Funding decisions will be made in August 2024.

Community Information sessions

Our Community Governance Team will be hosting two funding meetings, with representatives from Christchurch City Council, Rātā Foundation and Department of Internal Affairs who will talk about available funds.

This is a great opportunity to meet with funders to discuss ideas and network with other groups in the area.

Lyttelton Funding Meeting:

21 March, 11am to 12.30pm at the Lyttelton Boardroom, 25 London St.

Little River Funding Meeting:

28 March, 11am to 12.30pm at the Little River Service Centre, SH75.

Akaroa Drop-in Session:

A Drop-in session focussed on Strengthening Communities Funding will be held in Akaroa:

27 March, Ethels Cafe- time to be confirmed.

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