Funding opportunities for local non-profit organisations

Applications for funding from the community grants schemes administered by Horowhenua District Council close at the end of August.

All three community grant schemes are a vital contributor to local not-for-profit organisations.

The Horowhenua Community Development Grant, Community Consultation Grant and the Creative Communities Grant applications period for round one of 2016/17 closes at 5pm on Wednesday 31 August.

The Community Development Grant provides local non-profit organisations with funding for events, projects and operating costs. $45,000 is available in this funding round.

The Community Consultation Grant provides funding to resident and ratepayers associations. $5000 is available in this round.

And, the Creative Communities Grant is a national scheme, funded by Creative New Zealand and administrated by local government authorities. It provides arts funding to local groups and individuals. Approximately $13,500 is available in this round.

For criteria, to download application forms or apply online, visit www.horowhenua.govt.nz/grants

For more information, contact Council on 06 366 0999 or customerservices@horowhenua.govt.nz

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