Community Events Fund

Funding allocations will be guided by the priorities set out in the Nelson City Events Strategy (2.1MB PDF) to prioritise funding for events that contribute community wellbeing benefits, and the Arts and Heritage Activity Management Plan (1.6MB PDF) to prioritise funding towards events that contribute to:

A rich events calendar providing a diverse range of events for people to enjoy.
A sense of identity providing opportunities for community groups to celebrate and share their culture.
Partnership - building the capacity and visibility of the community sector and promoting local creativity.
Community wellbeing - promotion of the wellbeing and cohesion of the local community.

The next funding round will open on 3 March 2025 and close 1 April 2025

To apply for a grant, apply here

If you have a project you think meets the criteria, please feel to contact us on the below information:

Chris Pugh

Kaitohutohu Kirimana Hapori, Community Contracts Advisor

Ph: 03 546 0333

Email: chris.pugh@ncc.govt.ncc