2026/27 Citywide Strengthening Communities Fund - Sport & Recreation

This is a preview of the Application Form 2026/27 form. You will be able to start a submission when the round opens at 9:00AM 1 May 2026 (NZST)
 

Applicant Details

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Before you start

Ensure you are applying to the correct fund.  Click here to view the fund decision tree.  

Please review the criteria and terms and conditions relating to this fund before proceeding. 

We recommend that you talk to a local or citywide advisor prior to submitting your application.

We STRONGLY advise you submit your application well before the closing date/time so, if necessary, adjustments can be made.  You will not be able to switch funds once the fund is closed, however, if you submit early and we identify that you are in the incorrect place you want to make sure you have time to recreate your application in the correct fund.

An informal group (unincorporated or without charitable status) can apply but it:

  • cannot apply for more than $2,000
  • must have a bank account in its own name

OR can use an umbrella organisation - contact communtiygrants@ccc.govt.nz or 03 941 5488 to discuss options.

Applicant

Give us a descriptive title for this project
Are you using an umbrella organisation for this funding request? * Required
 

If you are using an umbrella organisation, once you have submitted your application you will be required to provide information about that group.

Both groups will need to sign this agreement so we know that you both understand your obligations in applying and, if granted, receiving funds.

Download the Agreement for Umbrella Groups.

Download a resolution to umbrella the group applying to this fund.

If we do not receive a signed umbrella agreement 4 weeks after the fund closing date, your application will automatically be withdrawn.

Resolution to apply

A resolution to apply is required by the project group.  The resolution must be on the groups letterhead and signed by two committee members.

You can download a standard resolution here.

Upload the Signed Resolution

Resolution to apply * Required
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    Two Signatures are required.

    Signatories cannot sign for a grant that they directly benefit from(eg, if you are applying for your own wages you cannot sign this resolution).

    Resolution Details

     

    Resolution should be on organisation / group letterhead and include:

    • Name of organisation
    • Name of the meeting in which the decision was made to apply.
    • That the application was to be made to the Christchurch City Council and to which fund
    • Amount of funding to be applied for
    • The project or item that the application was to be for.
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    Eg

    It was decided at XYZ Meeting on DATE that the ZXYZ PROJECT GROUP applies for $X,XXX to the Christchurch City Council Strengthening Communities Fund for ABC PROJECT / XYZ PROJECT COSTS.

    Funding Request Contact

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    Must be a New Zealand phone number. 
    Must be an email address. 

    Organisation details

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    Address Line 1 and Suburb are required. 
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    Address Line 1 and Suburb are required. 
    Must be an email address. 
    Must be a New Zealand phone number. 
    Must be a URL. 
    The Charity Registration Number provided will be used to look up the following information.
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    New Zealand Charities Register Information
    Reg Number
    Legal Name
    Other Names
    Reg Status
    Charity's Street Address
    Charity's Postal Address
    Phone
    Fax
    Email
    Website
    Reg Date
    Must be formatted correctly. To find your Charitiy Registration Number (CRN), visit: https://register.charities.govt.nz/CharitiesRegister/Search
    The NZBN provided will be used to look up the following information.
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    New Zealand Companies Register Information
    NZBN
    Entity Name
    Registration Date
    Entity Status
    Entity Type
    Registered Address
    Office Address
    Must be formatted correctly. To find your New Zealand Business Number (NZBN), visit: https://is-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz/

    Bank Details

    Must be a valid New Zealand bank account format. 
     

    If using an umbrella organisation bank details must be for that organisation.

    Bank Deposit Slip * Required
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