What funding is available to our community and other groups?
We manage a range of funds that make grants to non-profit organisations in our community. Click on the funds below to find out which are open for applications, the total amount of funding available, who can apply, and how to apply.
What fund should our group apply for and how can we apply?
Check out our individual funding pages to find out what community outcomes each grant focuses on, which grants are currently open for applications, whether your group fits a specific fund’s criteria eligibility - and (if so), how to apply.
If you need more information at any stage, please get in touch with our Community Development Team’s funding staff. We can also help you through the application process.
What other support is out there for individuals and groups?
Find out what to do and where to go and get other information on how we’re activating our public spaces and places – including other funding opportunities like applying for occupancy of Council venues.
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Open
Up to $100,000
Welcoming communities fund
Apply for support to enable new projects/activities which promote Inclusive leadership, welcoming communications…
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Closed
Up to $55,000
Creative communities scheme
Apply for funding to support arts and culture-focused community initiatives in Hamilton.
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Closed
Up to $100,000
Community event fund
Apply for funding to host inclusive, free or low-cost, high-profile community and/or cultural events.
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Closed
Up to $150,000
Creative partnerships fund
Apply for funding to develop, deliver and/or install new arts initiatives, performances and artworks.
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Closed
Up to 50,000
Waste minimisation fund
Apply for funding to support waste minimisation projects which encourage community participation and education and/or…
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Closed
Up to $300,000
Single-year community grant fund
Apply for funding to support community gathering spaces, services, programmes and activities benefitting community…
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Closed
Up to $80,000
Heritage grant
Apply for funding to host inclusive, free or low-cost, high-profile community and/or cultural events.
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Closed
Up to TBC
Multi-year community grant fund
Apply for funding to support community gathering spaces, services, programmes and activities benefiting community…
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Closed
Up to $100,000
Cat desexing fund
Apply for funding for the desexing of stray, abandoned and feral cats within the Hamilton city boundaries that are to…
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Closed
Up to $440,000
Major event sponsorship fund
Apply for funding for events that attract a significant number of visitors to Hamilton and have high profile coverage.