Of the Community Grants funding $10,000 is tagged for the operation of this scheme. Groups who have not received funds in the previous funding round are able to apply at any time for small grants of up to $500.
The criteria for these grants are the same as that of the DCC Community Grants Scheme. These applications are assessed by a Community Advisor and approved by the Chair of the Grants Subcommittee. Successful applicants are not eligible to re-apply to either the main Community Grants or the Small Project Grant for another 12 months.
Review - Clarity in regard to Grants Policies and Food
In February 2025 a review was undertaken, to provide clarity for Dunedin City Council (DCC) staff and Councillors about whether food costs can be supported through the DCC’s contestable grants funds.
Recommendations
Following the findings of this review, that:
a) The DCC’s Grants Funding General Criteria is amended to include a reference/criteria to “food”, “catering”, and “alcohol”, and which is consistent with the criteria for individual grants;
b) Publicly available information about the DCC’s Small Project Grants is amended to include the line “Food is excluded for Small Project Grants only. This restriction does not apply to other DCC grant types which have their own criteria”.
Memo - Community Partnerships Clarity On Grants Policies and Food