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Friday 27 July 2012, 1:23PM

By Tasman District Council

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TASMAN

Grants From Rates Closing Date is 31 August 2012

Tasman District Council allocates $184,000 for grants to community organisations. These grants are made to organisations whose services and projects provide wide community benefit and wellbeing in the Tasman District.

Categories

  • Community and Economic Development Initiatives
  • Arts/Culture/Heritage
  • Festivals and Events
  • Youth/Children
  • Social Services
  • Beautification Schemes
  • Emergency Services
  • Community Newsletters
  • Community Development Fund (small communities)
  • Museums

 

Criteria

The grants provide assistance for:

  • Administration costs (limited);
  • One-off projects (not major capital projects);
  • Development costs;
  • Community newsletters;
  • Local histories;
  • Beautification schemes.

 

The grants DO NOT provide for:

  • Salaries, building or land purchase (and major capital projects);
  • Sporting activities, activities which are the responsibility of other funders;
  • Activities that are the responsibility of government agencies (education, health and employment).

 

Application Forms

Application forms are available from Tasman District Council Service Centres and Libraries; and also online at www.tasman.govt.nz/council/grants-funding.