{"name":"Nelson City Council","slug":"nelson-city-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/nelson-city-council","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/nelson-city-council.json","live_count":4,"closed_count":1,"live":[{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0440","country":"nz","status":"live","title":"Arts/Heritage Partnership Grant Fund","funder":{"name":"Nelson City Council","slug":"nelson-city-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/nelson-city-council"},"deadline":{"state":"not-stated","date":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.nelson.govt.nz/5community/3funding/artsheritage/artsheritage-partnership-grant-fund","excerpt":"To enable NCC to partner with individuals and community groups to deliver experimental, innovative, and fresh arts and heritage projects in Whakatū /Nelson."},"amount":{"min":500,"max":4000,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["nelson"],"tags":["arts","maori","community"],"eligibility":"Individuals and community groups can apply to deliver arts and heritage projects that align with the Taonga Tuku Iho Heritage Strategy and the He Tātai Whetū Arts and Creativity Strategy, with around 50% match funding required.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"Nelson City Council offers financial assistance and assets to support community-led arts and heritage projects aligned with local strategies. 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Larger sums may be considered, where projects can demonstrate significant participant involvement or otherwise be particularly influential/noteworthy in their impact."},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://www.nelson.govt.nz/5community/3funding/artsheritage/artsheritage-partnership-grant-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"To enable NCC to partner with individuals and community groups to deliver experimental, innovative, and fresh arts and heritage projects in Whakatū /Nelson."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0440","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0441","country":"nz","status":"live","title":"Community Events Fund","funder":{"name":"Nelson City Council","slug":"nelson-city-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/nelson-city-council"},"deadline":{"state":"not-stated","date":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.nelson.govt.nz/5community/3funding/community/community-events-fund","excerpt":"organisations to apply, with funding decisions being made twice each year. In order to ensure that decisions are made in adequate time ahead of the event, please ensure that you apply prior to the round closing dates below."},"amount":{"min":null,"max":null,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["nelson"],"tags":["community","arts","civic"],"eligibility":"Organisations can apply for funding for events that contribute to community wellbeing, a rich and diverse events calendar, community identity and culture, partnership building, and local creativity.","eligible_entities":[],"summary":"The Community Events Fund is open year-round to organisations for events that contribute to community wellbeing and cultural celebration, with funding decisions made twice yearly according to closing dates. The fund prioritises events that provide diverse community experiences, build cultural identity, strengthen the community sector, and promote local wellbeing and cohesion.","source_url":"https://www.nelson.govt.nz/5community/3funding/community/community-events-fund","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0441","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0441","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0441.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://www.nelson.govt.nz/5community/3funding/community/community-events-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"organisations to apply, with funding decisions being made twice each year. In order to ensure that decisions are made in adequate time ahead of the event, please ensure that you apply prior to the round closing dates below."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0441","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0443","country":"nz","status":"live","title":"Neighbourhood Project Grants","funder":{"name":"Nelson City Council","slug":"nelson-city-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/nelson-city-council"},"deadline":{"state":"rolling-confirmed","date":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.nelson.govt.nz/5community/3funding/community/neighbourhood-project-grants","excerpt":"Applications can be made at any time of the year, and will be reviewed on a case by case basis."},"amount":{"min":null,"max":500,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["nelson"],"tags":["community"],"eligibility":"Informal and/or formal neighbourhood and community groups can apply, including individuals and non-legal entities. Organisations must have registered charity status or demonstrate nonprofit status. Projects must be within Nelson City Council boundaries, initiated and implemented by local residents, and provide 50% match funding.","eligible_entities":["individual","local-authority"],"summary":"Nelson City Council provides matching grants of up to $500 for neighbourhood projects that build community resilience, connectivity and social cohesion. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with a 50% match funding requirement.","source_url":"https://www.nelson.govt.nz/5community/3funding/community/neighbourhood-project-grants","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0443","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0443","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0443.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":{"deadline":{"source_url":"https://www.nelson.govt.nz/5community/3funding/community/neighbourhood-project-grants","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Applications can be made at any time of the year, and will be reviewed on a case by case basis."},"amount":{"source_url":"https://www.nelson.govt.nz/5community/3funding/community/neighbourhood-project-grants","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Applications for matching funds of up to $500 can be made by informal and /or formal neighbourhood and community groups."},"eligibility":{"source_url":"https://www.nelson.govt.nz/5community/3funding/community/neighbourhood-project-grants","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Applications for matching funds of up to $500 can be made by informal and /or formal neighbourhood and community groups."}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0443","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}},{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0444","country":"nz","status":"live","title":"Youth Development Fund","funder":{"name":"Nelson City Council","slug":"nelson-city-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/nelson-city-council"},"deadline":{"state":"not-stated","date":null,"verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.nelson.govt.nz/5community/3funding/youth-development-fund","excerpt":"Maximum contribution per young person: up to $500"},"amount":{"min":500,"max":500,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["nelson"],"tags":["youth","community"],"eligibility":"Young people aged 15–19 who are Nelson residents living within the Nelson boundaries. 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The fund removes financial barriers for young people to participate in opportunities that enhance their personal development, wellbeing, and connection to community.","source_url":"https://www.nelson.govt.nz/5community/3funding/youth-development-fund","apply_url":"https://gobuga.org/out/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0444","canonical_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0444","json_url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0444.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://www.nelson.govt.nz/5community/3funding/youth-development-fund","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","excerpt":"Maximum contribution per young person: up to $500"}},"attribution":{"source":"GoBuga","url":"https://gobuga.org/grants/OPP-NZ-2026-09-0444","retrieved_at":"2026-10-23","licence":"attribution-required"}}],"closed":[{"id":"OPP-NZ-2026-09-0442","country":"nz","status":"closed","title":"Environmental Grant Programme","funder":{"name":"Nelson City Council","slug":"nelson-city-council","url":"https://gobuga.org/funders/nelson-city-council"},"deadline":{"state":"dated","date":"2026-10-05","verified_at":"2026-09-28T02:17:06.301104+00:00","source_url":"https://www.nelson.govt.nz/6environment/environmental-grant-programme","excerpt":"5th October 2026 – Applications close"},"amount":{"min":null,"max":20000,"currency":"NZD"},"region":["nelson"],"tags":["environment"],"eligibility":"Groups or individuals working to improve the health of Whakatū Nelson's environment with projects located within Nelson City Council boundaries. 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