Funding

Community Organisation Grant Scheme (COGS) Public Meetings

In February/March each year the Canterbury Rural COGS Local Distribution Committee holds public meetings as an opportunity to work with communities to determine the COGS Funding priorities for that year. This year due to COVID face-to-face public meetings will not be held. However, it is important to have community input into the priorities for the COGS 22/23 year. For this reason we will be holding zoom meetings for you to attend and/or a survey for you to complete to gather your feedback. Further information about dates and times for the zoom meeting will be sent out closer to the time. If you are interested in receiving information about these meetings or receiving the survey directly: Email: trish.hughes@dia.govt.nz or phone Trish Hughes 027 557 1046

Elder Abuse Prevention Fund is now open

Funding projects that focus on violence prevention needs within the older population (aged 65+) in New Zealand. Priority to projects that: • show collaboration with other organisations and community groups • include diverse communities within the older population (65+) including Māori,

Pacific, ethnic, rainbow, and disabled communities. Groups with legal status can apply for a grant of up to $25,000. Applications will close on 1 April 2022. You can find more about the fund, eligibility criteria and application process here: officeforseniors.govt.nz If you have any further questions, please contact the office at ofs@msd.govt.nz

NEED FUNDING FOR A COMMUNITY PROJECT?

Your Community Board can support your project with grant funding.

Application forms and grant criteria are available online or from any Council Service Centre. For more information about funding visit the Council website.

Find out more at

waimakariri.govt.nz/communitygrants