Neighbourhood Project Grants

Matching funds of up to $500 for informal or formal neighbourhood and community groups running projects that bring a local area together.

Closes

Open year-round until the annual budget is spent

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: for projects that "build stronger communities by bringing neighbourhoods together to enhance a local community, build resilience and connectivity, increasing neighbourliness and social cohesion," that are "community led" and "benefit Nelson residents."

Amount

Up to $500, matching funds

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Community groups, Individuals & whānau

Before you apply

Contact the Community Partnerships team before applying to check funding is still available in the current round.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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