Each year, our grants programme makes funding available to community organisations and initiatives through the following funds:
Community Development Fund
Our Community Development Fund supports projects and initiatives that contribute to Tauranga and Western Bay to be a vibrant region where people, families and communities thrive. To support this, we will fund organisations that make a positive impact on our local communities across a range of sectors including arts, culture and heritage, education, environment, health and social services, youth development, iwi and marae, and sport and recreation. Examples include programme & operating costs, one-off projects or small asset purchases.
Application closing date is the first of every month. There is a monthly funding round every month, except for January.
Community Facilities Fund
The Community Facilities Fund supports the development of facilities in the Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty region that provide benefit for current and future generations. Priority will be given to projects that most closely align with TECT’s strategic objectives, are well planned, and there is clear evidence of organisational capability to deliver. Examples include new buildings, halls, sporting or arts facilities, or other community led amenities. Smaller applications may be considered out of round, and please contact our team for details.
Application closing date is 1 April or 1 September.
Community Events Fund
Our Community Events Funding aims to support events held in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty that deliver social and economic benefits to the community. TECT wishes to support a wide and varied portfolio of events and support event organisers to deliver quality events. Below are the ways we fund events. Please contact our team if you are unsure which fund suits your event best.
TECT Community Events Fund
Applications for events of national or international significance can be submitted directly to TECT on a monthly basis. Please contact our team, who will send you the link to the application form. Applications close on a monthly basis.
Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund
Designed for small to medium community-led events that are community-driven and enrich our communities through active participation and inclusion. This fund is a collaboration between TECT Community Trust, Acorn Foundation, BayTrust, Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council. This fund is managed by TECT on behalf of the fund partners. Learn more and apply at www.communityeventfund.nz
Kaupapa Māori Event Fund
Enter your content...This fund supports iwi and hapū-led events that celebrate tangata whenua and tikanga Māori, while raising awareness of events of historical and cultural significance across our rohe. Examples include Matariki and Waitangi Day celebrations. The fund is a collaboration between TECT Community Trust, Acorn Foundation, BayTrust, Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council. This fund is managed by Tauranga City Council on behalf of the fund partners. Visit www.tauranga/govt.nz/event-funding
Catalyst for Change
Application is by invite only
The intention of the Catalyst for Change Fund is to create significant positive change through supporting innovative projects and practices. Initiatives funded will include building capacity, learning and development. It is intended that the project will evolve over a number of years.
Application by invitation only.
Facilities of Regional Significance
TECT is interested in being a pro-active, collaborator in funding significant projects which will create a direct positive impact on the economic and social of our region. Projects may be significant in size/nature and will likely have intergenerational benefit, wide impact through improving social cohesion, enhancing community participation or are of regional significance.
Application is by invite only.
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