Community Grants 2014/15 funding round is now open.

Community Grants help local organisations pay for specific projects or maintenance of facilities that benefit our community, support not-for-profit community organisations which have a positive impact on the community and recognise, support and enhance volunteer effort in the community.

Last year the Community Boards allocated an amount of $129,750 from the Community Grant Fund amongst those that applied for funding in 2013/2014.

Some of the recipients from the 2013/14 round were the Coromandel Flying Club for a helipad; The Friends of Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve Trust to provide the 'Experiencing Marine Reserves' programme; Matariki Ki Tairua Trust to assist with establishment costs and consents for the He Waka Tuturu; Totally Thames Inc for the Wearable Arts Festival and the Whangamata Gymnastics Club to purchase new floor mats.

Head to our website for more information and to download the guidelines and application formshttp://www.tcdc.govt.nz/communitygrants.

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