Community groups and organisations play an integral role in supporting community wellbeing. There are two funding rounds annually, they open on the second Wednesday of February and the first Wednesday of August each year and are open for applications for a period of five weeks.

Council has set aside $30,000 ($10,000 for each ward) over two funding rounds to assist funding community based projects.

Before you apply make sure to download and read the Policy for single year (and multi year) grants (pdf, 449.99KB) 

You can apply through our online portal - available at the bottom of the menu to the left. Hard copy application forms can be found here and can be emailed in once completed with any supporting documents to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with 'attention grants' in the subject line, or drop it in to any of our offices. Please reach out with the email above or give us a call on 0800 746 467 if you have any questions about the application process.