Hibiscus and Bays Local Economic and Business Grant

About the Hibiscus and Bays Local Economic and Business Grant

This grant is usually available once or twice a year.

Visit What type of grant suits your project to find out what your project or activity may be eligible for.

Types of projects funded by the grant

• Community

Grant value

We will assess your application and decide how much funding we can contribute.

Outcomes

Our grants programme supports the 'Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Plan 2023' in these key areas:

• our people
• our community
• our economy.

Funding priorities

We welcome applications that show how you would use the grant to achieve the key areas listed under 'Outcomes'.

Before you apply

We recommend you read the 'Hibiscus and Bays Local Economic and Business Grant Programme' before you apply.

This document describes:

• which organisations can apply for the grant
• the key areas and expected outcomes
• the priorities and the objectives you should achieve with your grant
• the types of activities and projects we will give priority to for funding.

How to apply

Applications are open from 9 February to 27 March 2026.

You can preview the application form before the round opens to see what you need to include in your application.

Hibiscus and Bays Local Economic and Business Grant dates

More about the Hibiscus and Bays Local Economic and Business 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 'Hibiscus and Bays Local Economic and Business Grant Programme' for full information about the fund provided by the Hibiscus and Bays 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.