Articles for tag: Community organisations, Funding grants

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Funding awarded to empower Porirua youth through diverse programmes

Programmes ranging from boxing training to digital media production will receive significant financial support following the latest allocation from the Porirua City Council’s Young People’s Fund, aimed at positively impacting local children (tamariki) and young people (rangatahi). The funding round included two major Tier 1 grants, providing $50,000 annually for three years, and five Tier ...

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QLDC opens $180,000 community fund, invites applications to boost local wellbeing

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has opened applications for its 2025-2026 Community Fund, inviting local charities, not-for-profit organisations, and community groups to seek a share of a $180,000 funding pool aimed at enhancing local wellbeing. The fund, a key component of the council’s support for community initiatives, offers one year of operational or project funding. ...

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$150m fund hailed as ‘game changer’ for community housing providers

The government has announced a $150 million fund designed to make borrowing easier and cheaper for community housing providers (CHPs) aiming to build more social housing across Aotearoa. Housing Minister Chris Bishop stated the initiative aims to “level the playing field” between the state provider, Kāinga Ora, and the community sector. Paul Gilbert, Chief Executive ...