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Auckland Council is streamlining its climate and emergency preparation funding for community groups.
Called the Te Ara Urutau – Climate and Emergency Ready Fund, it offers local community organisations across Auckland more than one million dollars to take what they call “bold practical steps to tackle climate change and be emergency ready.”
The fund will support any project that helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, prepare for emergencies, and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate.
The new fund will bring together all past and present climate-related grants, streamlining the process and making it easier for communities to access in the future.
Through a single application, groups can apply for up to two of the following funding streams: Emergency Readiness Funding (grants between $5,000 and $15,000), Emissions Reduction Funding ($5,000-$15,000), and Climate Adaptation Planning and Implementation ($5,000-$40,000).
Applications are welcome from a wide range of groups committed to delivering positive outcomes for their communities.
Councillor Richard Hills, Chair of Policy, Planning and Development Committee, said community groups told Auckland Council they wanted a single, streamlined funding process to cut duplication and make applying easier.
“No matter where you are on your emergency readiness or climate action journey, this fund is here to help. By supporting grassroots initiatives, we can help Aucklanders take meaningful local climate action, reduce emissions, get emergency-ready, and build resilience together.”
This is about creating a fairer, thriving future for all communities across Tāmaki Makaurau, he said.
“We know when organisations, local communities and volunteers can access grants to support their work, they’re able to turn good ideas into real solutions and, in this case, help make Tāmaki Makaurau more resilient and future focused as we face the ongoing impacts of climate change.
“By working together, we will keep the people and the places we love safe from climate disruption and be more emergency-ready.”
Applications open on February 2 and close on March 8. Funding decisions will be announced before the end of May.
