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Community Funding Investment Applications

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Grants approval delegated to officers, except where applications exceed the delegated authority listed below.
All delegations and limits are made pursuant to the Community Funding Investment Policy adopted by Council on 13 May 2025.

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    Summary of Function or Power

    Built Heritage Protection Fund 

    Authority to approve applications anually for applications up to $10,000.

    Maximum funding available: one third of total project cost

    Delegated Officer

    District Planning & Growth Lead
    Manager Strategic Planning
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    Summary of Function or Power

    Community Climate Action Fund

    Authority to approve applications annually. 

    Maximum funding available: case-by-case basis. 

    Delegated Officer

    Manager Strategic Planning
    Climate Change Response Lead
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    Summary of Function or Power

    Community Events Grant

    Authority to approve applications:

    i. annually for applications over $5,000

    ii. as required for applications under $5,000

    Maximum funding available: case-by-case basis. 

    Delegated Officer

    Manager Community and Economic Development
    Community Development Advisor
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    Summary of Function or Power

    Charitable Sponsorship

    Authority to approve applications as required. 

    Maximum Funding Available: $500 per applicant.

    Delegated Officer

    Chief Executive
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    Summary of Function or Power

    Cultural Heritage Protection Fund

    Authority to approve annually for applications up to $10,000.

    Maximum funding available: case-by-case basis. 

    Delegated Officer

    Manager Iwi Relationships
    Poutohutohu Matua
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    Summary of Function or Power

    Main Street Building Fund

    Authority to approve applications annually.

    Maximum funding available: one third of total project cost

    Delegated Officer

    Manager Community and Economic Development
    Community Development Advisor
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    Summary of Function or Power

    Manaaki Urupā Grant 

    Authority to approve applications:

    i. annually for applications over $10,000

    ii. as required for applications under $10,000

    Maximum funding available: case-by-case basis. 

    Delegated Officer

    Manager Iwi Relationships
    Poutohutohu Matua
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    Summary of Function or Power

    Marae Development Grant

    Authority to approve applications:

    i. annually for applications over $10,000

    ii. as required for applications under $10,000

    Maximum funding available: case-by-case basis. 

    Delegated Officer

    Manager Iwi Relationships
    Poutohutohu Matua
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    Summary of Function or Power

    Natural Heritage Protection Fund

    Authority to approve applications up to $10,000 as required. 

    Maximum funding available: one third of total project cost.  

    Delegated Officer

    Manager Strategic Planning
    District Planning & Growth Lead
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    Summary of Function or Power

    Planting Our Place Fund

    Authority to approve applications as required. 

    Maximum funding available: $5,000.  

    Delegated Officer

    Manager Strategic Planning
    District Planning & Growth Lead
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    Summary of Function or Power

    Rural Hall Development Grants

    Authority to approve applications annually*.

    If budget is not fully expended, rural hall societies are able to apply after the fact for projects under $10,000

    Maximum funding available: on a case-by-case basis. 

    Delegated Officer

    Manager Community and Economic Development
    Community Development Advisor
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    Summary of Function or Power

    Zero Waste Fund

    Authority to approve applications twice yearly. 

    Maximum funding available: on a case-by-case basis. 

    Delegated Officer

    Manager Delivery Sustainability & Infrastructure
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