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Community Grants - Grants from Rates
Tasman District Council allocates approximately $164,000 for grants to community organisations. These grants are made to organisations whose services and projects provide wide community benefit and wellbeing.
How Often
Annually
Time of Year
Applications close end of August.
Categories
- Community and Economic Development Initiatives
- Arts/Culture/Heritage
- Festivals and Events
- Youth/Children
- Social Services
- Beautification Schemes
- Emergency Services
- Community Newsletters
- Museums
Criteria
The grants provide assistance for:
- Administration costs (limited);
- One-off projects (not major capital projects);
- Development costs;
- Community newsletters;
- Local histories;
- Beautification schemes.
The grants DO NOT provide for:
- Salaries, building or land purchase (and major capital projects);
- Sporting activities, activities which are the responsibility of other funders;
- Activities that are the responsibility of government agencies (education, health and employment).
Selection Process
A Council assessment committee made up of local councillors considers all applications and apportions available funds accordingly. More detailed guidelines are available when applications open. Please read these when making your funding application.
Application Forms
Application forms are available from Tasman District Council offices and Libraries; also on the link below.
Community Grants Application Form