Applications for the Community Grants will open on 1 May and close on 31 July 2024.
You can read more about the scheme below.
Do you have an exciting community project in the pipeline? A Community Grant could help make it happen.
Community Grants help get some of our most valuable community projects off the ground.
The criteria are broad and cover a range of categories including but not limited to service groups, festivals, and sports clubs through to welfare groups, arts, culture, heritage, and environmental organisations.
We’ll be looking at projects that are either Tasman-based or will help Tasman residents, meet a community need and have community support. Priority will be given to projects that align with our community outcomes and can show financial support from other sources as well.
If your community group has a project that needs funding and you feel your group could be worthy of consideration for a grant, see below for earlier recipients to see who got what.
Groups can apply for funding to cover costs such as administration costs (limited), one-off projects, project development costs and service delivery costs.
Applications open on 1 May and close on 31 July each year. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Please note each year, more funding requests are received than funds available and not all applications are successful. The Community Grants Subcommittee decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
To ensure grants fit with the purpose of Local Government, applications must:
The grants provide assistance to specific areas of the applying organisation’s operations – these are:
Initiatives that support job creation, employment opportunities, volunteer recruiting and the development of the governance structure of community organisations. Average allocations are less than $4,500
Initiatives that support the preservation, profile and awareness of the districts history, arts and cultures. Average allocations are less than $2,000.
Support for events that engage with the community and celebrate their unique culture. An emphasis will be on supporting new events to become established and self funding. Average allocations are less than $1,500
Support for community based programmes with a social, educational or sport and recreation focus. Average allocations are less than $1,000.
Support for community based social services which aim to improve the self esteem, independence and skills of socially disadvantaged. Average allocations are less than $1,250.
Support for the administration and materials related to projects such as plantings, landscaping, beautification and weed control in public places. Average allocations are less than $1,500.
Support for community based organisations that offer first response emergency services. Average allocations are less than $1,000.
Support for club and/or group led sport and recreation facility development. An emphasis is on new capital projects or facility improvements. Grants are up to a maximum of $5,000.
Community Grants do not provide funding for:
Applications must be on the official application form and only one application per project will be accepted.
All grant applications become public knowledge via agendas and minutes.
Grants must only be used for the purpose applied for. If you’re anticipating generating surplus from the project please explain what these funds are being used for.
Successful applicants will be required to complete an accountability form to report on how the grant was spent and if the outcomes were achieved. Accountabilities must be received prior to applying for further funds.
Community Grants Accountability Form 2023 (pdf 107 KB)
Letters of notification will be sent by early October.
Applications are assessed by the Community Grants Subcommittee made up of a councillor from each ward.
Contact: Community Partnerships Coordinator, Tasman District Council. Send an email here.
The Tasman District Council allocates funds towards the annual Community Grants with the expectation of the following benefits:
Priority will be given to projects that:
|
Organisation |
Allocation |
| COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - $30,000 | |
|
Age Concern Nelson Tasman |
$5,000.00 |
|
Mens Shed Waimea Inc |
$2,500.00 |
|
Mohua 2042 |
$4,500.00 |
|
Motueka Group Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporated |
$500.00 |
|
Motueka Over Fifties Social Hub Incorporated |
$1,362.00 |
|
Nelson Tasman Climate Forum |
$1,600.00 |
|
Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust |
$3,200.00 |
|
Richmond Community Gardens |
$3,000.00 |
|
Waimea South Community Facility Charitable Trust |
$1,650.00 |
| ARTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE, MUSEUMS - $30,00 | |
|
Collingwood Memorial Library |
$1,000.00 |
|
COMMOTION - Youth Music Colab |
$2,200.00 |
|
Country Players Incorporated Wakefield |
$999.14 |
|
Cultural Conversations |
$2,000.00 |
|
Fairholme Gallery |
$1,926.76 |
|
Golden Bay Heritage Aorere Trust |
$2,000.00 |
|
Motueka Highland Pipe Band |
$982.44 |
|
Moutere Hills Community Centre |
$782.00 |
|
Moutere Hills RSA Memorial Library Mapua Library |
$2,000.00 |
|
Nelson Youth Theatre |
$1,000.00 |
|
Richmond & Districts Highland Pipe Band Inc |
$544.00 |
|
Te Mana Hā |
$1,000.00 |
|
The Village Theatre Society Inc. |
$3,000.00 |
|
Wakefield Community Council |
$3,000.00 |
|
Whenua Iti Trust |
$1,500.00 |
| FESTIVALS AND EVENTS - $35,000 | |
|
Birth Wisdom |
$2,000.00 |
|
Club Murchison (Lions Club) |
$500.00 |
|
Community House |
$1,750.00 |
|
Golden Bay Returned and Services Association |
$1,100.00 |
|
Halloween at Willow Bank |
$1,100.00 |
|
Motueka Events Charitable Trust |
$3,000.00 |
|
Motueka Kai Fest |
$4,000.00 |
|
Motueka Memorial RSA |
$1,850.00 |
|
Motueka Pottery Workshop |
$800.00 |
|
Motueka Steiner School Proprietors Trust |
$675.00 |
|
Moutere Hills Returned Services Association |
$200.00 |
|
Multicultural Nelson Tasman |
$5,100.00 |
|
Murchison A&P Show Society |
$800.00 |
|
Murchison A&P Show Society |
$500.00 |
|
Murchison RSA |
$900.00 |
|
Murchison Sport Recreation & Cultural Centre Inc |
$1,820.00 |
|
NAATA Indian Community Trust |
$450.00 |
|
Nelson A & P Association |
$2,000.00 |
|
Nelson Bays Tennis Association Inc |
$1,862.00 |
|
Nelson Obstacle Park Inc |
$3,000.00 |
|
Nelson Tasman Filipino Community Inc |
$1,800.00 |
|
Nelsonson Dance & Entertainment |
$1,500.00 |
|
Ngatimoti Parent Group |
$1,800.00 |
|
Richmond Unlimited |
$1,500.00 |
|
Waimea Rural Connections |
$1,910.00 |
|
Wanderers Community Sports Club |
$1,420.00 |
|
Whenua Iti Trust |
$1,150.00 |
| YOUTH/CHILDREN - $25,000 | |
|
Active Little Learners |
$2,587.00 |
|
Annesbrook Community Trust |
$1,000.00 |
|
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman |
$3,000.00 |
|
Diabetes New Zealand |
$1,000.00 |
|
Empowerment Trust |
$1,208.00 |
|
Golden Bay Mountain Bike Club |
$575.00 |
|
Golden Bay Riding for Disabled |
$1,420.00 |
|
Golden Bay Toy Library |
$1,264.20 |
|
Kids Love Music Charitable Trust |
$1,500.00 |
|
Krankin Kids |
$1,000.00 |
|
Ministry of Inspiration |
$1,839.00 |
|
Motueka Army Cadets Unit Support Committee |
$2,000.00 |
|
Motueka District Toy Library |
$1,000.00 |
|
Motueka Group Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporated |
$770.00 |
|
Motueka Playcentre |
$300.00 |
|
Motueka Slot Car Club |
$2,000.00 |
|
Motueka Squash Club |
$360.00 |
|
Moutere Hills Community Centre |
$2,900.00 |
|
Murchison Sport Recreation & Cultural Centre Inc |
$1,070.00 |
|
Nelson Bays Team Sailing Inc |
$900.00 |
|
Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective |
$1,000.00 |
|
Richmond Playcentre |
$300.00 |
|
Richmond Scout Group |
$300.00 |
|
Richmond Tasman Youth Trust |
$1,500.00 |
|
RISE Living Safe (T/A RISE) |
$5,000.00 |
|
Seed NZ |
$3,200.00 |
|
Sport Fishing for Youth Charitable Trust |
$500.00 |
|
St John Nelson & Tasman Bays Area Committee |
$600.00 |
|
Tasman Taco |
$890.00 |
|
Whenua Iti Trust |
$750.00 |
| SOCIAL SERVICES - $30,000 | |
|
Alzheimers Society Nelson Tasman Inc |
$3,308.00 |
|
Bike Hub Nelson |
$4,500.00 |
|
Bowel Cancer Aotearoa Charitable Trust |
$2,000.00 |
|
Citizens Advice Bureau Nelson/Tasman |
$3,000.00 |
|
Epilepsy Association of New Zealand Incorporated |
$1,000.00 |
|
Equine Inspired Charitable Trust |
$2,050.00 |
|
Fifeshire Foundation |
$1,000.00 |
|
Good Bitches Trust (Good Bitches Baking) |
$2,870.00 |
|
Hearing Association Nelson Inc |
$1,494.00 |
|
Helping Families Nelson Trust |
$1,000.00 |
|
Kitchen Garden Project |
$950.00 |
|
Life Linc Nelson |
$2,000.00 |
|
Motueka Group Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporated |
$1,100.00 |
|
Nelson Asthma Society |
$1,500.00 |
|
Nelson Deaf Community Inc |
$3,000.00 |
|
Nelson Social Dancing Club Incorporated - incomplete |
$1,000.00 |
|
Parent to Parent Nelson |
$2,500.00 |
|
Perinatal Support Nelson Inc |
$1,000.00 |
|
Pinnacle House Charitable Trust |
$523.60 |
|
Providence Aotearoa Charitable Trust T/A Kai with Love |
$2,000.00 |
|
Providence Aotearoa Charitable Trust T/A Kai with Love |
$1,000.00 |
|
St John Nelson & Tasman Bays Area Committee |
$3,000.00 |
|
The Brain Injury Association (Nelson) Inc |
$1,210.00 |
|
The Perinatal Directory |
$1,930.00 |
|
U3A Golden Bay Mohua |
$1,000.00 |
|
Wakefield Community Council |
$3,027.00 |
|
Whenua Iti Trust |
$1,500.00 |
| ENVIRONMENT - $20,000 | |
|
Keep Richmond Beautiful |
$3,000.00 |
|
Mapua and District Community Association |
$2,480.00 |
|
Moutere Hills Community Centre |
$1,500.00 |
|
Rotoiti District Community Council |
$2,500.00 |
|
Rotoiti District Community Council |
$460.00 |
|
Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society Golden Bay Branch |
$1,075.00 |
|
Tākaka Hill Biodiversity Group Trust |
$1,507.80 |
|
Tasman Area Community Association |
$3,000.00 |
|
Tasman Bay Blue Penguin Trust |
$500.00 |
|
Tasman Environmental Trust |
$1,493.00 |
|
Tasman Environmental Trust |
$1,000.00 |
|
Whenua Iti Trust |
$1,000.00 |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES - $16,000 | |
|
Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust |
$2,673.96 |
|
Nelson Surf Lifesaving Club Inc |
$1,460.80 |
|
Project Jonah NZ |
$1,000.00 |
|
Rotary Club of Whakatu Charitable Trust |
$2,000.00 |
|
Tākaka Hill Biodiversity Group Trust |
$1,000.00 |
|
Tamaha Sea Scout Group |
$500.00 |
|
Top of the South Neighbourhood Support |
$3,950.00 |
|
Whenua Iti Trust |
$1,000.00 |
| SPORT & RECREATION FACILITIES - $33,000 | |
|
Abbeyfield Motueka Inc. |
$2,000.00 |
|
Aorere Playcentre |
$3,000.00 |
|
Dovedale Residents Committee |
$3,000.00 |
|
Mohua Menzshed Inc |
$4,000.00 |
|
Motueka Group Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporated |
$2,000.00 |
|
Moutere Hills Community Centre |
$4,025.00 |
|
Mt Robert Foundation |
$1,500.00 |
|
Murchison Sport Recreation & Cultural Centre Inc |
$1,500.00 |
|
Nelson Tasman Disc Golf Incorporated |
$2,000.00 |
|
Purpose HQ Fitness Trust |
$3,000.00 |
|
Richmond Bowling Club |
$1,000.00 |
|
Tapawera & Districts Community Council Inc |
$2,000.00 |
|
Wakefield School and Community Pool Inc |
$2,624.87 |
|
Wanderers Community Sports Club |
$4,000.00 |
|
Whenua Iti Trust |
$1,300.00 |
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