Planning a community-driven event that needs funding to make it happen? Our new joint event fund may be the answer!
The Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund is a collaboration between Acorn Foundation, Bay Trust, Tauranga City Council, TECT Community Trust and Western Bay of Plenty District Council to provide a streamlined approach to the support of community events taking place in the region. The fund provides financial support to events that are community-led, deliver positive social and economic outcomes, and enrich our communities.
The events we fund must
- Be community-driven events that enrich our communities through active participation and inclusion.
- Align with our event funding values and at least one of our priorities.
We prioritise events that:
- Are accessible for the community - free or low-cost entry.
- Encourage participation and have widespread appeal within the community.
- Support a varied community event portfolio.
- Highlight events of cultural and historical significance.
- Engage local volunteers and help develop Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty’s volunteer workforce.
- Secure a range of income streams through other funding sources.
- Attract visitation and deliver economic benefits.