Mangakino-Pouākani Community Grant

Things to know before you apply

Eligibility criteria

Before you complete an application please view our eligibility criteria for information on what grants may or may not be used for, and for details on who can apply.

View the eligibility criteria

Key points for your online application

Applicants for this grant must demonstrate alignment to at least one of Council’s community funding priorities (see "Community outcomes" section below).

As part of your online application you will need to provide the following:

• A budget
• Two quotes (or a reason why if you're not able to include)
• Financial accounts (this is not required in applications from individuals)
• Pre-printed bank deposit slip
• Relevant supporting information.

Community outcomes

Applicants for the Accelerator Fund need to demonstrate how the project, event or initiative meets one or more of the community outcomes as outlined:

Tangata whenua are acknowledged and respected

We want to fund initiatives, projects or activities that:

• Meet the needs and aspirations of hapū and iwi   
• Promote the cultural heritage of Māori  
• Celebrate Māori identity   
• Improve knowledge of tikanga and te reo  

Vibrant places and connected communities

We want to fund initiatives, projects or activities that:

• Celebrate our people, history or culture
• Support arts, culture, Ngā toi and sporting activities  
• Connect people for shared experiences  

Resilient communities working in partnership

We want to fund initiatives, projects or activities that:

• Improve the ability of whanau and communities to meet their needs
• Establish safe places that offer support to vulnerable people in our community  
• Promote collaboration within the community and foster a spirit of working together  
• Enhance social and economic resiliency in our communities

Innovative, thriving economy

We want to fund initiatives, projects or activities that:

• Enhance the image of our district   
• Support vibrancy and attractiveness of our public places

Flourishing environment 

We want to fund initiatives, projects or activities that:

• Improve the state of our natural environment and conservation efforts
• Promote sustainable outcomes  
• Champion activities that emphasise the principles of reuse, reduction, or recycling of waste

Things to know after you apply

Confirmation and decision

• After submitting your online application for funding, you'll receive an automated email to confirm your application has been received.
• Within one month of the closing date for applications, you’ll get an email to let you know the outcome of your application.
• If your application is successful, payment will be made to the nominated bank account from your application - you can now get started on your project!

Accountability

After receiving funding, there are a few things you'll need to do to ensure you're meeting all requirements:

• Complete the project/activity and use the allocated funds within a year of the funding being approved
• Participate in any funding audit of your organisation or project/activity conducted
• Any unused grants or portion of a grant must be returned to council
• Complete the online accountability form within one month of the project/activity being completed.

Go to the Accountability form