Climate Funding Project Workshop
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Climate Funding Project Workshop

Let's get together to learn how to design effective climate projects and connect with other groups at our Climate Funding Project Workshop!

By Auckland Council with Foundation North

Date and time

Location

Ellen Melville Centre - Pioneer Women's Hall

2 Freyberg Place Auckland, Auckland 1000 New Zealand

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM

Welcome

10:10 AM - 10:25 AM

Grants overview

Auckland Council and Foundation North


An overview of funding opportunities with Auckland Council, Foundation North, and of other funding bodies.

10:25 AM - 11:05 AM

A guide to designing projects


An expert will guide you through the steps of effective project design - and you can follow along in the free support guide.

11:05 AM - 11:25 AM

Breakout Sessions - choose which to attend


Break out A Best practice budget writing OR Break out B Case study of com...

11:25 AM - 12:00 PM

Close workshop

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Light lunch / Talk to funder & mentors / Networking opportunity

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes

Climate Funding Project Workshop

Date: Wed 20 August

Location: Ellen Melville Centre - Pioneer Women's Hall (please consider using sustainable transport options if possible - cycle, walk, carpool)

Are you a community group with a big idea to tackle climate change?

Join us for a face-to-face, interactive workshop designed to help you take your climate project from great idea to well-funded reality. Whether you're a seasoned grant applicant or just getting started, this workshop will help you strengthen your project design, connect with funders and mentors, and boost your chances of securing funding for high-impact work.

Why come along?

✅ Hear directly from funders like Auckland Council and Foundation North

✅ Learn how to design effective, community-focused climate projects

✅ Join breakout sessions tailored to your needs—budgeting, project design in action

✅ Network with other passionate groups and potential funders and mentors

✅ Enjoy delicious, sustainable light lunch and refreshments—on us!

You’ll leave with:

  • A free Climate Project Support Guide
  • New contacts in the funding and climate action community
  • Confidence to create a project that gets funded and makes a difference

Let’s bring your climate action project to life—together.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to stay from 12pm to 12:30pm for the networking part?

Of course not, but we recommend it as it is a great chance to connect with members of community groups who are working on similar projects to share ideas. It is also a great opportunity to ask questions of potential funders and mentors.

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FreeAug 20 · 10:00 AM GMT+12