Funding calendar

Find out when applications for funding open and close, and when you can expect to hear back from us about your application.


Key dates for funding

You can submit your application at any time before the closing date of the funding pool. The deadline for online applications to the funding portal is 11.59pm of the application closing date.

Note: Closing dates and grant values are subject to change.

2024 funding calendar

FundOpen dateClose dateDecision by
Low Carbon Acceleration Fund15 February14 MarchMay TBC
Creative Communities (Round 2) 1 March 1 April 1 May
Creative Communities (Round 1) 13 September 13 October 18 November
Creative Communities Festival Fund 1 March 1 April 1 May
Community Engagement Round 2
- Wainuiomata
8 April 6 May 21 June
Community Engagement Round 1
- Eastbourne
- Petone
- Wainuiomata
2 September 1 October 20 November
Mouri Ora Fund 1 July 1 August 12 September
Kakano Fund Always open
Community Arts & Culture 1 July         1 August13 September

Note: on occasion there may be circumstances beyond our control which may delay the “decision by” date. Our Contracts and Funding Advisor will communicate any delays to fund applicants.


Contact details

Email: funding@huttcity.govt.nz.