Local groups, from the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra to the Otago Sports Car Club, have received a share of a $922,400 funding boost from the Dunedin City Council.
The council has announced its July 2022 funding round, which comes from its city service, city project, major community events and premier events funds.
Grants have been awarded to 35 groups, including those that contribute to the vibrancy, economy and social connection of the city.
DCC grants subcommittee chairwoman and deputy mayor Christine Garey said the demand for funding was growing, and not every request could be accommodated, but the council continued to support a wide range of services, activities and events for the benefit of the city.
"The highlight for all subcommittee members is seeing the results of the applications — whether that’s a major festival in the city, an arts programme, or support for residents’ wellbeing — all of which deliver real benefits for our city," she said.
Premier event grants
Support events which have a stronger economic focus, and bring visitors to the city.
Recipients include NZ International Science Festival ($64,900), Otago Festival of the Arts ($60,000), Otago Sports Car Club ($60,000) and iD Dunedin Fashion ($48,000).
Major community events grants
Help to support local organisations which deliver larger events for mainly Dunedin residents.
Recipients include Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust ($60,000), Te Mana Ahua Ake Charitable Trust for Polyfest ($47,000), Dunedin Midwinter Celebrations ($46,000), Dunedin Wildlife Trust for Wild Dunedin ($37,000), Dine Dunedin ($23,000), Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival ($20,000), Dunedin Brass ($15,000), Caversham Harrier Club for Dunedin Marathon ($10,000), Dunedin Edinburgh Sister City Society ($10,000), South Dunedin Street Festival ($9500) and NZ Film Festival Trust ($7000).
City service and city project grants
Help organisations to cover administration and production costs, salaries, rent, and materials.
Recipients include Dunedin Symphony Orchestra ($95,000), Mayfair Theatre Trust ($30,000), Araiteuru Marae ($29,000), Age Concern Otago ($27,900), Prospect Park Productions ($26,000), New Athenaeum Theatre ($27,578), Citizens Advice Bureau Dunedin ($25,000), Dunedin Multi Ethnic Council ($25,000), Volunteer South ($25,000), The Hills Radio Trust/OAR ($22,000), Blue Oyster Arts Trust ($17,472), Otago Neighbourhood Support ($15,000), City Choir Dunedin ($13,850), Dunedin Night Shelter ($13,000), KiwiHarvest ($13,000), Methodist Mission Southern ($13,000), Victim Support Dunedin ($13,000), Studio 2 ($10,000), Opera Otago ($8000) and Dunedin Community Accounting ($7000).
