A local grant is generally available up to four times a year. It is one of two types of local board grants.
Visit What type of grant suits your project to find out what your project or activity may be eligible for.
He Tukunga pūtea ā-rohe i Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Grant
About the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Grant
Types of projects funded by the grant
- Arts
- Community
- Environment
- Events
- Heritage
- Sports and recreation.
Grant value
We will assess your application and decide how much funding we can contribute.
Outcomes
Our grants programme supports the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Plan 2023 in these key areas:
- our people
- our environment
- our community
- our places
- our economy.
Funding priorities
We welcome applications that show how you would use the grant to achieve the five key areas listed under 'Outcomes'.
We will give higher priority to applications that align with the outcomes for the:
- Revitalising Town Centre Grant
- Environment Grant.
We recommend you read the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Grants Programme before you apply.
This document describes:
- the key areas and expected outcomes
- the priorities and the objectives you should achieve with your grant
- which activities and projects we will give higher or lower priority for funding.
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Grant dates
| Grant round | Applications open | Decision due | Activity to start after |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant round two | 12 January - 20 February 2026 | 15 April 2026 | 1 May 2026 |
| Grant round three | 16 March - 24 April 2026 | 17 June 2026 | 1 July 2026 |
More about the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Grant
Successful applicants must submit an accountability report at the end of their project or activity. This is required to show us how the grant was used.
We will not give any future funding to applicants who do not complete this report.
Useful information about grants
Read the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Grants Programme for full information about the funds provided by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.
Visit What we don't fund to find out what community grants do not cover.
Visit Community Grants Policy and programmes to:
- read the policy and guidelines
- find out about the types of grants available
- get a copy of all local board grant programmes.