Community Grants

Upper Hutt City Council provides grants to locally and regionally based organisations providing services in Upper Hutt. These grants support projects that enhance community services, promote a sense of community, or contribute to our community wellbeing.

The Community Grants Scheme is now open for applications. All applications and supporting documents must be received no later than 5PM, 11 September 2024.

 

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Photo source: Community Patrol

 

The  priority areas for funding are: 

  • Indirect programme costs or running costs for organisations involved in community support work 
  • Projects which help and support those within the Upper Hutt community that are most in need 
  • Existing community support programmes where additional resources are required 
  • Community-driven initiatives for events or programmes which promote a sense of community or contribute to community well-being 
  • Organisations that have a wide reach within the community 

 

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Photo source: EveryBodyIsaTreasure Trust

 

The criteria for allocation of funding under this scheme are: 

  • Applicants must show a strong need for the service, programme or event and wide community benefit 
  • There must be a demonstrated need for additional funding 
  • Applicants should be able to show substantial volunteer involvement and self-help 
  • Applicants must demonstrate an ability and history of accessing other sources of funding 

Note: Applicants who qualify for other funding or a project which is eligible to receive direct funding from central government will not normally be considered: 

 

The Community Grants Scheme will not fund: 

  • Purchase of capital items and capital projects 
  • Wages and salaries 
  • Prize money 
  • Travel for individuals or groups 
  • Cost of entry/conference fees 

 

If you would like to seek some clarifications around the application process, one of our staff will be available at Central Library on the following Tuesdays between 10AM and 11AM:

  • 20 August

  • 27 August

  • 3 September

     

 

Community Grants - FAQs

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If you have any further questions about the Community Grants, please contact Christine Robinson at christine.robinson@uhcc.govt.nz

 

How can I apply and what do I need to provide?

You will be able to complete and sign an application form via the Apply now button on this page. 

 

All sections of the form need to be completed, and you’ll need to provide the following: 

  1. Your organisation’s current financial statements. 
  2. Evidence of bank account details, so we can pay you if your application is successful. Evidence needs to show the name the account is in and the bank account number e.g. a screenshot from your internet banking or photocopy of the top of a bank statement. 
  3. Copy of a utility bill (if applying for funds to pay utilities such as power, phone, insurance), or a quote specific to funds you are applying for. 
  4. Any other supporting documentation, to support your application. 

 

Where can I find an Accountability Form?

Former recipients can fill in the Community Grants Accountability Form below which must be submitted to be eligible to re-apply:  

 

 

 

How does Council decide if my application is approved?

The Council Community Grants Committee will consider how your application meets the criteria, and then look at how this compares with all the other applications. 

 

When will I hear if my application has been successful?

The fund allocations are decided by the Community Grants Committee; these are required to be ratified by full Council at the next Council meeting. Once that has occurred the allocations will be listed on the Council website and applicants will be informed by mid-October.

Payment of successful grants will be provided within 20 working days of applicants being notified.

 

Further questions?

For any other questions, please email jane.braun@uhcc.govt.nz 

 

 

 

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