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Have Your Say on the Draft Ellesmere Reserve Fund Criteria

In June 2026, Council reinstated the Ellesmere Reserve Fund as part of the Community Funding Programme. The Fund's purpose and intended outcomes are set out in the Community Grants Policy, and below.

Council delegated responsibility for developing the Fund's detailed eligibility criteria and allocation process to the Community Funding Assessment Panel. The Panel is now seeking feedback from the community on the draft funding schedule and eligibility criteria.

Community feedback will help inform the Panel's final decision on the funding schedule.

We invite you to review the proposal below and share your views through the online feedback form.

Feedback closes on 23 September 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact the team at funding@selwyn.govt.nz

Purpose of the Ellesmere Reserve Fund

To support initiatives that benefit the Ellesmere community, with a focus on recreation, sport, and/or the Ellesmere Reserves.

Outcomes

Through this Fund, we aim to see:

  • Ellesmere Reserves maintained for the benefit of the people and groups who use these facilities.
  • Recreational and sporting initiatives supported for the enjoyment and benefit of Ellesmere residents.

What Feedback Are We Seeking?

The Community Funding Assessment Panel is considering the detailed eligibility requirements for the Fund, including:

  • Who can / can't apply
  • What costs can / can't be funded
  • Criteria / terms and conditions
Please read the proposal below and provide your feedback using the online feedback form.
 

Proposed criteria for feedback

The proposed eligibility criteria below should be read alongside Council's Community Grants Policy (C213). Unless otherwise stated, all applications must meet the requirements of the Policy.

View the Community Grants Policy [PDF, 421 KB].

 
   
 

Who can apply

As stated in Section 5 of the Community Grants Policy (page 11).

 
   
 

Who can’t apply

In addition to Section 5.2 of the C213 Community Grants Policy (page 12):

  • Individuals
 
   
 

What costs can be funded

Funding may be provided for projects that improve, enhance or contribute to the betterment of public reserves within the Ellesmere Ward.

 
   
 

What costs can’t be funded

As stated in Sections 6.7 and 6.8 of the C213 Community Grants Policy (page 13).

 
   
 

Criteria / terms and conditions

In addition to the criteria in Sections 3 and 6 of the C213 Community Grants Policy (page 10 and 12), applications must:

  • The project must be delivered within the Ellesmere Ward.
  • The project must be located on, or directly benefit, a public reserve.
  • The project must improve, enhance or contribute to the betterment of the reserve.
  • Applications will be assessed on how they contribute to achieving the outcomes of this fund.