Te Pūtea Whakautu Tere me te Whakamaru Rākau o Ōrākei. (Te pūtea kaitiaki rākau ki Ōrākei me te tira whakahoki kōrero tere) Ōrākei Quick Response and Tree Protection Grant
About the Ōrākei Quick Response and Tree Protection Grant
A quick response grant is generally for small value grants and is available up to five 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.
Types of projects funded by the grant
- Arts
- Community
- Environment
- Events
- Heritage
- Sports and recreation.
Grant value
$1000 - $4000
Outcomes
Our grants programme supports the Ōrākei 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'.
Before you apply
We recommend you read the 'Ōrākei 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 to for funding
- the eligibility criteria for Tree Protection Grants.
How to apply
Applications are open from 7 September to 3 October 2026.
Ōrākei Quick Response and Tree Protection Grant dates
| Grant round | Applications open | Decision due | Activity to start after |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant round one | 7 September - 3 October 2026 | 10 December 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| Grant round two | 29 March - 23 April 2027 | 17 June 2027 | 1 July 2027 |
More about the Ōrākei Quick Response and Tree Protection 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 'Ōrākei Local Grants Programme' for full information about the funds provided by Ōrākei 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.