A local grant is generally available once or twice 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 Ōtara-Papatoetoe Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Grant
About the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Grant
Types of projects funded by the grant
- Arts
- Community
- Environment
- Events
- Heritage
- Sports and recreation
Grant value
$500 +
Outcomes
Our grants programme supports the Ōtara-Papatoetoe 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 Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Grants Programme before you apply.
This document describes:
- 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
- our healthy environment principles.
How to apply
Applications are open from 6 July to 7 August 2026.
Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Grant dates
| Grant round | Applications open | Decision due | Activity to start after |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant round one | 6 July - 7 August 2026 | 22 September 2026 | 1 October 2026 |
| Grant round two | 5 October - 13 November 2026 | 26 January 2027 | 1 February 2027 |
| Grant round three | 7 December 2026 - 5 February 2027 | 27 April 2027 | 1 May 2027 |
| Grant round four | 29 March - 7 May 2027 | 22 June 2027 | 1 July 2027 |
More about the Ōtara-Papatoetoe 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 Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Grants Programme for full information about the funds provided by Ōtara-Papatoetoe 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.