Applications open for Strategic Priority Grants (New Zealand)

Goals

• Funding needs to align with these outcomes
  • Goal 2: A Creative and Exciting City 
    • They want the communities to have:
      • a vibrant city that connects people, and where creativity is built into the cityscape
      • an arts community and cultural facilities that are well supported and invested in
      • the unique heritage preserved and promoted
      • opportunities to celebrate the many cultures
      • access to exciting, well-managed events and activities throughout the city and its neighborhoods
      • places across the city and its neighborhoods for communities to take part in play and recreation
  • Goal 3: A Connected and Safe Community
    • They want the communities to have:
      • access to services and facilities that are inclusive and appropriate for their needs
      • the support they want to live healthy lives
      • access to healthy and affordable housing
      • opportunities to contribute to the design of the city
      • access to safe and accessible community places
      • community social service groups and facilities that are well supported and invested in
  • Goal 4: A Sustainable and Resilient City
    • They want the communities to have:
      • access to relevant information and education to support more sustainable choices
      • a sustainable and low-emissions city
      • a circular economy with more resource recovery and less waste
      • a healthy, thriving, ecosystem, including native biodiversity and food security
      • the Manawatū River and waterways restored to a healthy, respected, and connected state
      • sustainable urban planning with a low carbon-built environment
      • natural environment-focused community groups and facilities that are well supported and invested in

Timeframe

• The Strategic Priority Grants provide three years of funding for community-led projects, activities or services, starting from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applications are open to not-for-profit organisations operating in Palmerston North. Social enterprises can also apply, but will need to show a social, cultural or environmental purpose and that all profits are reinvested in fulfilling that purpose.
• Strategic Priority Grants are not available to political parties, commercial entities, local government bodies, government agencies or other public sector entities.
• They will fund a wide range of costs associated with service delivery including:
  • Salaries
  • Administration and office expenses
  • Rent and utilities
  • Promotion and materials

Ineligibility Criteria

• They will not fund the following:
  • Debt servicing or repayment
  • Legal expenses
  • Activities that promote religious ministry or political purposes
  • Medical expenses
  • Public services that are the responsibility of central government (eg core education, primary health care)
  • Physical works

For more information, visit Palmerston North City Council.