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Climate action grants
Our Climate Action Grants support projects working to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, activities supporting community resilience, and projects supporting an equitable transition to low-carbon living on the Kāpiti Coast.
Find out more about greenhouse gas emissions and what Council’s doing.
Applications close 5pm, Friday 7 June – get yours in today.
Timeline
Date | Action |
Monday 29 April 2024 |
Opening of Climate Action Grant applications Note: Our team will acknowledge applications as we receive them. |
5pm, Friday 7 June | Closing of applications. |
Tuesday 2 July | Climate and Environment Subcommittee meets to consider recommendations and make funding allocation decisions. |
Friday 5 July |
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Funds available
Funding for the Climate Action Grants comes from central government’s Better Off Funding programme, which supports local government investment in the wellbeing of communities. There is no rates funding involved.
There is $100,000 in total available in the 2024 funding round (applications close Friday 7 June). Each applicant can apply for any amount up to a maximum of $20,000.
Fund objectives
The fund was set up with the following objectives, and initiatives must benefit the Kāpiti Coast District in one or more of:
- enabling GHG emissions reduction
- helping create a culture of climate change action
- improving resilience in local communities
- supporting an equitable transition to low-carbon living
- supporting mana whenua vision and priorities in relation to these objectives.
Mana whenua vision and priorities, as outlined in our Long-term Plan 2021–41, are:
- kaitiakitanga – sustaining the environment and people
- ūkaipōtānga – identity
- whanaungatanga – connectedness
- pūkengatanga – preserving, creating, teaching and knowledge
- manaakitanga – supporting each other.
Application criteria
Funding preference will be given to projects that:
- align with one or more of the grant’s objectives
- continue to offer benefits to the Kāpiti Coast District once grant funding has been depleted
- demonstrate equity, with project benefits being accessible and relevant across multiple community demographics
- show how success will be measured in relation to project aims and goals; success must be quantifiable and able to be reported back to Council.
Note that projects aiming to:
- install solar power systems – are not eligible
- improve energy efficiency of buildings – are unlikely to be funded, although will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
If the Climate Action Grant fund is oversubscribed, preference:
- will be given to “shovel ready” projects rather than feasibility studies
- may be given to projects that aim to reduce emissions associated with transport (53 percent of production-based emissions in Kāpiti come from transportation).
Applications that include or refer to te ao Māori concepts are encouraged.
The Climate Action Grants are available for:
- new projects or programmes based on the Kāpiti Coast
- existing local projects or programmes wanting to expand within the Kāpiti Coast
- existing national or international projects or programmes wanting to establish in the Kāpiti Coast.
Projects might be in education, transport, business, technology, agriculture/horticulture, nature conservation or restoration. These are examples, and Council is also open to applications from projects in other areas.
Project timeframes
Unless otherwise agreed, projects are expected to start within three months of approval of funding. Short-term projects must be completed within 12 months of receiving funding. Longer term projects must achieve agreed targets within 12 months of receiving funding.
Who can apply
Funding is open to iwi and hapū of the Kāpiti Coast District, neighbourhood groups of at least five households, community groups, organisations, businesses of up to 30 employees, and education institutions.
Use of funds
Grant funds can be used for, but not limited to:
- new programmes, projects or events
- improvements or expansions to existing programmes, projects or events
- equipment needed to achieve the outcomes of the project (these will be evaluated on their individual merit to the project; provide two quotes for items over $500 in value)
- publicity or educational material directly related to the aims of the project
- training needs of workers
- administration costs (up to $500)
- wages directly related to the project.
Funds may not be used for:
- subscriptions and memberships
- debt servicing
- projects or programmes and related costs that have already occurred
- any costs involved in preparing the application
- projects aiming to install solar power systems.
Grants will not be awarded for direct political, legal, or business advocacy projects.
How to apply
You can apply using our:
- online application form
- printable form [PDF 248 KB], and send it to us.
Contact Council staff if you have any questions or need help with this.
Application forms will be available when the fund opens.
What you’ll need
To help us assess how well your project meets the objectives of the Climate Action Grant, your project proposal or plan must include:
- your project overview, including how your project aligns with the grant objectives and criteria
- clear project aims and goals
- an outline of how your project will be developed, delivered, managed, and promoted (if applicable)
- a project timeline
- estimated project costs, including:
- estimated costs of the project, and any quotes (where relevant)
- the proportion of project funding you’re seeking from this fund
- if you’re not applying for the full project cost, how you’ll fund remaining project costs
Note: if you're registered for GST, do not include GST in your costs
- project monitoring and review:
- an outline of how success will be measured against your project aims and goals
- a timeline for project review
- information about
- capability to deliver on the project proposal; for example, relevant skills, experience, the time project members have available to invest in the project, and motivation of the project team
- how your project offers value for money in relation to the grant objectives
- how you'll manage health and safety.
- proof of your organisation or project bank account, requiring multiple signatories, OR
- if you’re applying as a group of households, written evidence of your agreement to collaborate, including the names, addresses and contact details of participating households.
Health and safety
Depending on the type of project you're proposing, you may need to provide more information about how you'll manage health and safety associated with your project. For example:
- What risks will project participants (including staff) be exposed to?
- How can you eliminate, reduce or manage these risks?
- Is the remaining level of risk staff and participants will be exposed to acceptable?
Health and safety and related requirements will vary project to project. For some projects, these questions will be straightforward, while others that involve higher levels of risk for participants, will need to submit a health and safety plan or hazard management plan (or similar). If your organisation already has this kind of plan, you may just need to explain how your project will be managed through that plan.
Contact the Community Sustainability Advisor to clarify what health and safety information you'll need to provide for your project.
Financial details
- If you're registered for GST, do not include GST in your costs.
- Attach quotes and any other supporting documentation to your application.
- Two quotes are required (if possible) for the purchase of equipment items exceeding $500.
If your application is successful, you will need to provide your organisation’s:
- account payee’s name
- account payee’s bank account number.
Note: further proof of bank account details may be required.
Assessment of applications
All applications will be initially assessed by a panel of staff from across Council who have expertise relevant to your application, for example:
- Climate Change
- Iwi Partnerships
- Connected Communities
- Biodiversity
- Waste Minimisation
- Economic Development.
Applications and funding recommendations will then be presented to the Climate and Environment Subcommittee (CES), who’ll consider the applications and make funding allocation decisions. See Timelines for more about this process and related dates.
Recipients 2023
We’re pleased to announce the 11 successful Kāpiti community and business group applicants for funding from the first round of our Climate Action Grants.
Recipient |
Project |
Year |
Kakariki Earth Limited |
Biochar project. |
2023 |
Kāpiti Coast Biodiversity project |
Continuing Kāpiti nature restoration work with a focus on planting podocarps. |
2023 |
Kāpiti Cycle Action |
Supporting the Raumati Bike Bus, supporting children to travel to school safely by bike. |
2023 |
Menzshed Kāpiti |
Replacing air compressor to enable further repair work on a wide range of furniture, household items and community projects. |
2023 |
Morepork Reserve Care Group |
Restoration work and establishing predator control for Waikanae bush reserves. |
2023 |
Natural Build Ōtaki |
Natural building workshops to help educate and empower local communities in sustainable, low-carbon building methods. |
2023 |
Organic Wealth |
Expanding food scrap collection services in Kāpiti. |
2023 |
Paekākāriki Orchard and Gardens |
Portable biochar project. |
2023 |
Raumati Technology Centre |
Education project focussed around a food forest, plant nursery, stream, forest and dune restoration. |
2023 |
The Shed Project Kāpiti |
Establishing food scrap collection service in Paraparaumu. |
2023 |
Waikanae Estuary Care Group |
Replacing shadehouse tables to support nature restoration work in the Waikanae Estuary. |
2023 |
Distributing funds
Depending on the project and the amount of funding allocated, Council may distribute funds in stages. We’ll discuss the most appropriate distribution of funds with successful applicants once funding allocation decisions are made.
Reporting
Interim progress reporting
Depending on the project and amount of funding allocated, you may need to provide interim project reports to Council staff, or Council staff may visit your site for progress updates. We’ll give you details of any interim project reporting you’ll be required to do when we confirm whether your funding application has been successful.
Final reporting
You’ll need to advise Council staff when you complete your project. Depending on the project, Council staff may visit your site, and you'll need to provide a final report.
We’ll give you details of any final project reporting you’ll be required to do when we confirm whether your funding application has been successful.
Financial records
You’ll need to keep a record of how funds are spent, and include this information with your interim and final project reporting.
Future funding
Funding recipients who do not provide satisfactory interim and final project updates or reports will not be eligible for future funding.
Other conditions
Council reserves the right to:
- revisit the Climate Action Grant application criteria and process before each annual funding round opens
- to check on progress and celebrate success, visit project sites throughout project development and delivery, including taking photos, and brief interviews during these visits; applicants will be notified in advance of any proposed visits
- communicate concerns and work with fund recipients to find solutions if projects don't seem to be on track
- suspend and refuse further grant payments if, in Council’s opinion, the grantee wilfully or through neglect causes the project to fail, or proceeds with the project in a way that Council has not approved
- if the project changes significantly from the original plan, or finishes early, then Council may suspend or refuse further grant payments, or may require any equipment purchased with grant money to be transferred to Council for reallocation to another project.
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your project or application further, please email us.