Mercury Bay Community Board Grant Applications closing soon

Each Community Board in the Thames Coromandel District Council area has a contestable grants pool to encourage and support not-for-profit organisations that have a positive impact on the community.

The grants help local organisations pay for specific projects or the maintenance of facilities that benefit our local communities.

Event sponsorship funding applications for all Community Board areas are also to be submitted through this Community Board grant programme.

Every year the Council receives a significant number of applications to the fund. 

Council have stated that they appreciate many groups and organisations have been ‘doing it tough’ because of COVID-19. As part of Council application guidelines it is suggested that community groups demonstrate how COVID-19 has impacted them to help Community Boards make more informed decisions.

How community groups can apply to the fund

Follow the steps below and go to the Council Community Board Grants page to view the eligibility criteria and to download relevant forms. 

• Check that your group or organisation meet the Community Grant eligibility criteria
• Complete the Community Grant Application Form and submit by 31 July 
• The application will be reviewed by the local Community Board Grants are approved or declined over August- September.

Community Grants available in each community board area

Values of grants available in each Council Community Board area are as follows:

• Mercury Bay Community Board - $24,000
• Coromandel/Colville Board Community - $25,000
• Whangamatā Community Board - $60,000
• Tairua/Pauanui Community Board Grants - $37,000
• Thames Community Board - $75,000.

Need more information or assistance?

If you have any questions or need support with your application email or ph: 07 867 2010 Heather Bruce (Mercury Bay Community Management Area Ward Manager.