Dunedin City Council September Funding Round

Closing 5.00 PM Friday 25 September 2009

The Dunedin City Council recognizes the important contribution made by community organisations to the overall health and well-being of our city and its residents. To help organisations in benefiting the wider community, the Community Development Team administers funds through the following schemes:

DCC Community Grants Scheme

This is for any non-profit organisation that serves the social, educational, cultural or environmental well-being of the community, eg. Maori, self-help support, neighbourhood, disability, ethnic, environmental, social service, youth or senior citizens may be eligible

DCC Community Grants Small Project Scheme

This scheme is for projects under $500. There is no closing date as processing is within 6 weeks of receiving an application.

DCC Loan Scheme

This scheme is for clubs and organisations wanting to improve and upgrade their facilities, and who need more than $2000 to do so. Facilities include sports halls, club rooms, courts, halls and swimming pools. The loan is intended to help complete a project in the immediate future with payments being spread over a five year period.

Creative New Zealand Creative Communities Dunedin Scheme

The scheme provides funding assistance for arts projects that encourage and increase arts participation through direct involvement of individuals, groups and/or communities in the making or presenting of arts activities. Allocations range from $500 - $3000.

DCC Performance Underwriting Fund

This fund provides a guarantee against loss of up to $20,000 for new arts or cultural performances/events. Eligible projects must either promote Dunedin's history or special qualities, which benefit the Dunedin community or contribute to Dunedin's profile nationally

DCC Arts Discretionary Fund

Up to six grants of $5000 are allocated annually to established, legally constituted, non-profit groups whose primary activity involves the development of arts and culture within Dunedin.

Community Events Grants

Grants for incorporated societies, trusts and individuals who wish to run events that are of primary benefit to Dunedin residents.

Commercial Events Grants

For commercial / profit-making groups who wish to run events that will attract visitors to the city, have a positive economic impact and attract national / international media coverage.

Event grant applications of $5000 or more are considered via the Annual Plan process, rather than through the general funding round. (Event developers should seek advice from the Dunedin City Council Events Unit about this process).

Applications close 5pm Friday 25 September 2009.

If you think that your group may be eligible for one of these grants, contact Customer Services on 477 4000 for application forms and information booklets or to speak to a Community Advisor. We strongly advise you speak to a Community Advisor before filling in the application form to ensure you have the best chance of receiving a grant.

Late applications will not be accepted

Contact details

Contact DCC on 477 4000.

Last reviewed: 08 Sep 2009 11:48am