Community groups looking for funding for one-off projects can apply to Tauranga City Council's Community Grant Fund from 21 February 2022.

Established in 2021, the Community Grant Fund recognises the significant contribution of community groups to the social, economic, cultural and environmental wellbeing of Tauranga.

'We know there are many people doing wonderful mahi in our community and it's always encouraging to see the variety of projects being worked on,” says Tauranga City Council Manager: Community Partnerships Anne Blakeway.

Last year provided some great insights into the ways that community organisations contribute to our city and we look forward to receiving applications for the first round of funding for 2022, she says.

This round, there is $280,000 available for funding of capital expenses and $216,000 for costs associated with operational expenses for community projects.

Grants of $10,000 to $50,000 are available for community groups, and there are two funding rounds each year.

The Community Grant Fund is contestable and provides one-off support for specific projects.

The fund is in addition to the current Match Fund, which provides small and medium grant funding of up to $10,000. Match Fund funding applications will open at the end of March.

Applications for the Community Grant Fund close at 5pm on Monday, March 21.

For full eligibility criteria and to apply online, visit our website.