Christchurch City Council

Business Improvement District Grant Fund

Funds initiatives to improve business environments in Christchurch.

Canterbury Waste Minimisation Grant

Funds waste minimisation projects with broad regional application in Canterbury.

Christchurch Biodiversity Fund

Provides support to custodians of biodiversity through a contestable fund of up to $400,000 per annum.

Community Waterways Partnership Fund

Funds collaborative/community-scale initiatives to improve and protect urban waterways.

Creative Communities Scheme

Funds local arts activities and projects in Christchurch.

Discretionary Response Fund

Assists community groups with emergency or unforeseen situations, supporting community-focused projects that strengthen community wellbeing.

Mayor's Welfare Fund

Provides assistance to families and individuals in extreme financial difficulty.

Place Partnership Fund

up to $15,000

Supports projects that strengthen connections between communities and their places and spaces to foster inclusion, local identity, shared experience and stewardship.

Tuia Programme

Funds young Māori to connect into a national forum of rangatahi Māori leaders, enhance leadership skills, learn about local government, and receive mentorship from the mayor.