Partnership Agreements

Three-year funding and support for established community organisations whose work aligns with council priorities.

Closes

Next round expected to open May 2027, closing June 2027 — no next-round applications are open now

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: council seeks to partner with organisations that are "clearly making a significant positive difference in the community," "use collaborative approaches," are "well managed and governed," are "actively working with community," and are "growing social capital."

Amount

Grants over $5,000, amount set by council committee depending on funds available. Current agreements run 2024–2027

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Community groups, Marae & hapū, Organisations & providers, Iwi & Māori organisations

Before you apply

A high-trust, longer-term alternative to the Community Matching Fund, for organisations with an established track record rather than a one-off project. Current recipients are locked in for the 2024–2027 term; the next round for new agreements is not expected until May–June 2027. Worth watching for rather than applying to now.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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