{"name":"Hamilton City Council","slug":"hamilton-city-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/hamilton-city-council","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/hamilton-city-council.json","live_count":4,"closed_count":2,"live":[{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0191","country":"nz","status":"live","title":"Community Services Grants","funder":{"name":"Hamilton City Council","slug":"hamilton-city-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/hamilton-city-council"},"deadline":{"state":"not-stated","date":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/community-funding/community-services-grants","excerpt":"The Community Services Grants is targeted at community groups or organisations with legal entity status and operating more than 12-month who: • provide key services for people across a diverse range of sectors or target areas in Hamilton, and/or • host free or low-cost community events with wide community participation in Hamilton."},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["waikato"],"tags":["community","civic"],"eligibility":"Community groups or organisations with legal entity status and operating more than 12 months who provide key services for people across a diverse range of sectors or target areas in Hamilton, and/or host free or low-cost community events with wide community participation in Hamilton.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"This grant supports community groups and small not-for-profit organisations that host free or low-cost community events with wide participation and deliver services that improve wellbeing and connectivity in Hamilton. Funding supports key services, initiatives, projects, small capital items, and public events.","source_url":"https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/community-funding/community-services-grants","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0191","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0191","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0191.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/community-funding/community-services-grants","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"The Community Services Grants is targeted at community groups or organisations with legal entity status and operating more than 12-month who: • provide key services for people across a diverse range of sectors or target areas in Hamilton, and/or • host free or low-cost community events with wide community participation in Hamilton."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0191","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0192","country":"nz","status":"live","title":"Creative Communities Scheme","funder":{"name":"Hamilton City Council","slug":"hamilton-city-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/hamilton-city-council"},"deadline":{"state":"not-stated","date":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/community-funding/creative-communities-scheme","excerpt":"There are two funding rounds per year, in February and August"},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["waikato"],"tags":["arts","community"],"eligibility":"Individuals and groups who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents can apply for projects which have creative outcomes and/or in which communities can directly participate in or experience.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Creative Communities Scheme supports local communities to create and present diverse opportunities for accessing and participating in arts activities. Funding can cover costs for short-term projects such as materials, venue or equipment hire, personnel, and marketing across a wide range of art forms.","source_url":"https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/community-funding/creative-communities-scheme","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0192","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0192","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0192.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0192","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0193","country":"nz","status":"live","title":"Development Contribution Fund","funder":{"name":"Hamilton City Council","slug":"hamilton-city-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/hamilton-city-council"},"deadline":{"state":"not-stated","date":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/community-funding/development-contribution-fund","excerpt":"The grant opens twice per year."},"amount":{"min":null,"max":10000,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["waikato"],"tags":["community"],"eligibility":"Applications are open to all community groups or organisations who provide free or low-cost activities or services in Hamilton. Applicants must be legally constituted not-for-profit community organisations (charitable trust or incorporated society) with a minimum of three board or committee members, have been operating for a minimum of 12 months, provide free or low-cost services that benefit Hamiltonians, have incurred a development contribution charge on a small-scale development (30m² or less), and have good record keeping and accounting practices.","eligible_entities":["incorporated-society","charitable-trust"],"summary":"Hamilton City Council's grant supports not-for-profit community organisations to offset development contribution charges on small-scale community developments of 30m² or less, with grants of up to $10,000 considered on a case-by-case basis. The grant opens twice per year and is available to eligible community groups providing free or low-cost services in Hamilton.","source_url":"https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/community-funding/development-contribution-fund","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0193","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0193","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0193.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"amount":{"source_url":"https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/community-funding/development-contribution-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Consideration will be given to a grant of up to $10,000."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0193","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0196","country":"nz","status":"live","title":"Welcoming Communities Fund","funder":{"name":"Hamilton City Council","slug":"hamilton-city-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/hamilton-city-council"},"deadline":{"state":"not-stated","date":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/community-funding/welcoming-communities-fund","excerpt":"The funding round will remain open until all the funds have been allocated."},"amount":{"min":null,"max":5000,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["waikato"],"tags":["community","civic"],"eligibility":"Community organisations that are legally constituted as not-for-profit (charitable trusts or incorporated societies), have been operating for a minimum of 12 months, have the capacity to deliver the project, maintain proper records, and agree to the terms and conditions of the grant.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Welcoming Communities Fund supports new projects and activities that help welcome newcomers and create inclusive communities in Hamilton, aligning with the Welcoming Plan outcomes. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are allocated, with a maximum grant of $5,000 per application.","source_url":"https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/community-funding/welcoming-communities-fund","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0196","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0196","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0196.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"amount":{"source_url":"https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/community-funding/welcoming-communities-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Do not request more than the grant limit of $5,000."},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/community-funding/welcoming-communities-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"They are legally constituted as not-for-profit community organisations (charitable trusts or incorporated societies) and have been operating for a minimum of 12 months."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0196","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}}],"closed":[{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0194","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Event Sponsorship Fund","funder":{"name":"Hamilton City Council","slug":"hamilton-city-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/hamilton-city-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/community-funding/event-sponsorship-fund","excerpt":"Applications for 2026/27 Event Sponsorship Fund have been confirmed and are noted below. The 2027/2028 Event Sponsorship Fund will open for applications in 2027."},"amount":{"min":5000,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["waikato"],"tags":["community","civic","arts"],"eligibility":"Event organisers delivering events that attract a significant number of visitors to Hamilton and have high profile coverage. Events must align with Hamilton City vision and deliver exposure benefits, economic benefits, or promote pride and sense of place for residents.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Event Sponsorship Fund provides sponsorship over $5,000 to support event organisers delivering events that attract significant visitor numbers to Hamilton. Events must demonstrate exposure benefits for the city, economic benefits through increased visitation, or promote pride and sense of place for residents.","source_url":"https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/community-funding/event-sponsorship-fund","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0194","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0194","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0194.json","first_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","last_seen":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","closed_at":"2026-09-28T02:41:51.997789+00:00","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","verified_by":"register-sweep/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001","provenance":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/community-funding/event-sponsorship-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Applications for 2026/27 Event Sponsorship Fund have been confirmed and are noted below. The 2027/2028 Event Sponsorship Fund will open for applications in 2027."},"amount":{"source_url":"https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/community-funding/event-sponsorship-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"This fund provides sponsorship over $5,000"},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/community-funding/event-sponsorship-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Our Event Sponsorship fund is designed to support event organisers who are delivering events that attract a significant number of visitors to Hamilton and have high profile coverage."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0194","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0195","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Waste Minimisation Fund","funder":{"name":"Hamilton City Council","slug":"hamilton-city-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/hamilton-city-council"},"deadline":{"state":"closed","date":"2026-04-17","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/community-funding/waste-minimisation-fund","excerpt":"The fund is open from 23 March - 17 April 2026."},"amount":{"min":1000,"max":15000,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["waikato"],"tags":["community","environment"],"eligibility":"Eligible applicants include community groups, businesses, Iwi/Maaori organisations, educational institutions and other community-based organisations operating within Hamilton or whose aims and outcomes are for the benefit of the Hamilton community.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Waste Minimisation Fund supports projects that encourage community participation and education while reducing waste to landfill in Hamilton, with two funding options: Standard funding from $1,000-$5,000 and Special projects from $5,000-$15,000. 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