We’re switching to the SmartyGrants platform in early 2025. All you’ll need to do is set up a new log-in. In order to get ready for the next funding round set up your login on our SmartyGrants page(external link). This will also list rounds currently open in the new system.
The application process won’t change but you may want to allow some extra time to familiarise yourself with SmartyGrants when you do your first application.
We’re here to help, so contact us at communitygrants@ccc.govt.nz if you need support.

2024/25 Round two is closed. 2025/26 Round one opens Monday 14 July 2025, and closes at noon on Friday 22 August 2025. Opens Thursday 1 May 2025, and closes at noon on Friday 30 May 2025. Changes to the Incorporated Societies Act require that relevant organisations update their constitution and re-register between October 2023 and April 2026, or risk deregistration. Deregistration would impact funding from the Council and other funders. For more information on the changes to the Incorporated Societies Act and how to re-register, visit the Companies Office(external link). Fund opening dates and current status
Fund
Status
Business Improvement District Grant Fund
Open
Canterbury Waste Minimisation Grant
Closed. Next opens in 2025.
Christchurch Biodiversity Fund
Open
Community Board Small Funds
Check with your Community Board
Community Organisation Loan Scheme
Open
Community Waterways Partnership Fund
Opens September 2025
Computers to the community scheme
Open
Creative Communities Scheme(external link)
Discretionary Response Fund
Open
Events and Festival Sponsorship Fund
Open
Events Seeding Fund
Open
Place Partnership Fund
Open
Small Sports Events Fund
Closed. Next opens in 2025.
Strengthening Communities Fund
Sustainability Fund
Closed. Next opens in early 2026
Youth Development Fund
Check with your Community Board
Changes to the Incorporated Societies Act