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Community funding opportunities
There are numerous Community funding grants opportunities and you can chose from the following.
Christchurch Biodiversity Fund
Support to custodians of biodiversity through a contestable fund of up to $200,000 per annum.
Creative Communities Scheme
Supports local communities in creating and presenting diverse opportunities in arts activities.
Community Activation Fund
Closed from 1 May 2023 pending a review of the fund’s objectives.
Community Board Small Funds
Grants to assist groups in their local area to undertake small community projects.
Community Organisation Loan Scheme
Designed to help develop or improve facilities and other major projects.
Computers to the community scheme
Personal computers and laptops available free of charge to not-for-profit groups.
Discretionary Response Fund
Where funding requests fall outside other funding criteria or closing dates.
Events and Festivals Sponsorship Fund
Providing sponsorship for a city-wide calendar of events to enhance Christchurch.
Events Seeding Fund
Providing sponsorship for new events taking place in Christchurch.
Mayor’s Welfare Fund
Provides assistance to families and individuals who are in extreme financial distress.
Place Partnership Fund
Strengthening connections between communities and their places and spaces.
Small Sports Events Fund
Provide funding opportunities to National and South Island sporting events.
Strengthening Communities Fund
Supports community-focused organisations that contribute to strengthening community wellbeing.
Sustainability Fund
To encourage projects that help meet our climate change objectives and targets.
Youth Development Fund
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To fund young people in their local community.