Community Grants
Grants of up to $750 for events, activities and projects that contribute to local wellbeing, whether you own or rent.
Community grants are available to continue building our community. They are available whether you own or rent in Hobsonville Point.
About the fund
The Hobsonville Point Residents Society Community Grants Fund was established with seed funding from the Hobsonville Land Company, with additional funds provided by HPRS following agreement at an AGM.
The fund’s purpose is to encourage and financially support residents and groups in Hobsonville Point to develop and carry out activities, events or community service projects that contribute to local wellbeing.
The fund is administered by Auckland Foundation and overseen by a separate Hobsonville Point Community Grants Fund Advisory Committee.
Apply through Auckland Foundation
How it is structured
Administration and payment of grants are managed by Auckland Foundation, with the selection process overseen by the advisory committee under the umbrella of HPRS.
These are charitable funds, so applications need to satisfy the charitable purpose of the fund and comply with DIA charitable funding guidelines.
Individuals or community groups can apply for up to $750 in any one year.
What the fund supports
The fund supports not-for-profit projects, initiatives and ideas that contribute to Hobsonville Point’s vision of good communication, engagement and respect between members and residents.
Creative and fresh initiatives are encouraged, to support the Point as a great place to live, work, play, grow and learn. The fund is focused on events and projects run within the boundaries of Hobsonville Point, as set by Kāinga Ora’s Hobsonville Point Masterplan Map. Events and projects must be undertaken within this area unless the advisory committee agrees otherwise in advance.
What can be funded
- Workshops for the community
- Sports events
- Community gardening projects
- Youth activities
- Art initiatives
- Setting up a new club or activity
- Neighbourhood social events: barbecues, picnics, dances, games nights or get-togethers that benefit the community and meet the charitable purpose of the fund
What will not be funded
- Day-to-day operational expenses of an existing group or organisation
- Activities run outside Hobsonville Point’s boundaries
- Activities promoting political parties or religious beliefs
- Expenditure already incurred before the date of your application (no retrospective applications)
- Debt servicing costs
- Applications from non-residents
- Projects that aim to make a profit for the applicants
- Salaries