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Grants of up to $50,000 are available from Auckland Council for grassroots projects designed to tackle climate change and build community resilience to its impacts.
The Auckland Climate Grant programme has more than $500,000 available and two types of funding: response grants and strategic grants.
Response grants range from $1000 to $15,000 and are aimed at fostering community participation in climate action. Council says these are ideal for groups that are new to climate action or are rapidly building capacity in their response to climate change and disruption.
Strategic grants range from $15,000 to $50,000 and are designed for larger projects that align with one or more priority themes – transport, food, energy or Māori-led initiatives.
Chair of council’s planning, environment and parks committee, Councillor Richard Hills, says the grant programme empowers local communities by providing financial support for initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience to climate disruption.
“By supporting grassroots initiatives, we can foster innovation and resilience at a local level, ensuring every Aucklander can contribute to collective efforts against climate change,” he says. “I encourage groups that are taking climate action to apply for funding assistance to help with this important work.”
Grant applications for both funding categories are open until September 23.
Info and applications: https://livelightly.nz/auckland-climate-grant/
