Are you a Horowhenua based not-for-profit or voluntary organisation? Do you need funding for a community programme,
project or event? Are you involved in arts or cultural activities that will enable community participation and
contribute to our vibrant places?
We want you to get your application in for the Horowhenua District Council’s next round of Community Contestable
Community Grants.
Michelle Rogerson, Community and Social Development Manager said, “We encourage community groups to submit their
applications for funding. We have seen some great community-led programmes and public murals grow from these grants in
the past and look forward to helping more groups to keep up the important community mahi.”
Applications are now open for three grants, the Community Development Grant, Vibrant Communities Grant and the Creative
Communities Scheme. The funding is round two for the 2021-22 allocation. Applications will be open until 5pm on 28
February. Projects for this round cannot begin before May 2022.Community Development Grant
The Community Development Grant provides funding to local not-for-profit or voluntary organisations for Community and
Social development programmes that support innovative solutions to community driven needs. In this round $29,151.42 is
available. Funding awarded varies, but the average grant issued is between $500 and $3,000.Vibrant Communities Grant
The Horowhenua Vibrant Communities Grant aims to support one-off celebratory, educational, competitive, commemorative or
exhibitive projects and events that help specific community groups to celebrate their identity and share them with the
wider community. In this round $15,758.31 is available.
These projects and events must also contribute to the Horowhenua District Council’s Strong Communities Ngā Hapori Kia
Kaha – Community Wellbeing Strategy 2021-2024. The vision of this strategy is for Horowhenua to be a safe, vibrant,
inclusive and connected community. The Strategy is found on the Horowhenua District Council website.Creative Communities Scheme
The Creative Communities Scheme is a partnership between Council and Creative New Zealand that helps fund local arts
projects. To get funding through the scheme, your arts project must do one of the following:create opportunities for the Horowhenua community to engage with and participate in arts activitiessupport the diverse arts and cultural traditions of local communitiesenable and encourage under-18s to engage with the arts.
In this round $40,363.71 is available. There is no limit to how much you can apply for, but most Creative Communities
Scheme grants tend to be under $2,000.
For more information, criteria and to download application forms for any of the grant schemes, visit www.horowhenua.govt.nz/grants or contact the Council on 06 366 0999 or enquiries@horowhenua.govt.nz