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Press Release – Ministry of Social Development Applications are now open for the Age friendly Fund, a programme that provides grants for projects that promote the inclusion and contribution of older people in community life. The fund makes one-off grants from $5,000 up to $15,000 and applications for …
Applications are now open for the Age friendly Fund, a programme that provides grants for projects that promote the inclusion and contribution of older people in community life.
The fund makes one-off grants from $5,000 up to $15,000 and applications for 2021 are now being accepted until 4th October 2021.
The grants are open to any New Zealand council, community organisation, or registered non-profit organisation. All applications must be supported by the local council. Applications for new and innovative projects, supporting intergenerational connection, and using a kaupapa Māori approach are especially welcome.
Bay of Plenty projects for elderly get funding boost through Community Connects
1 Feb, 2021 03:09 AM
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Rotorua Daily Post
By: Zizi Sparks
Three Bay of Plenty groups are among the seven to receive a funding boost for age-friendly projects.
Tauranga City Council, Rotorua Multicultural Council and Parksyde Trust Rotorua have all been awarded funding through Community Connects grants for projects focused on supporting seniors and strengthening their connection with the community.
Over the past three years, Community Connects grants of up to $15,000, have been allocated to successful applicants to help communities plan or implement initiatives to make their community or city more age-friendly.