Te Ara Urutau
Climate and Emergency Ready Fund
More than $1 million in grant funding is now available to support community organisations across Tāmaki Makaurau take meaningful action on climate change and be emergency ready.
Journey to a resilient
Tāmaki Makaurau
This fund helps community organisations, local groups and partners take bold action on climate change. It supports projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, prepare for emergencies and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. The fund combines previous and new grants into one simple process, making it easy for communities to access more climate resilience funding.
Emergency Readiness
Helping communities work together to prepare for natural disasters and extreme weather events, strengthening local resilience before emergencies happen.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction
Supporting community-led and Māori-led projects that reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable food, energy and transport solutions.
Climate Adaptation Planning and Implementation
Enabling community-led planning and action to respond to climate challenges such as flooding, sea-level rise and drought.
Community organisations may recognise elements of this fund from prior Auckland Climate Grant rounds.
Grant guidelines and how to apply
No matter where you are on your emergency readiness or climate action journey, funding is here to help. Applications are now open.
The deadline to apply is March 8, 2026.
Get started today by reviewing the grant guidelines and FAQs to learn about eligibility and start planning your project.
Information in
accessible formats
We have alternate formats of these
grant guidelines available in Word.
Community groups ready to apply should do so through the SmartyGrants application form before the March 8, 2026 application deadline.
Apply now and help build a thriving, resilient Auckland for generations to come.
Need help?
Council staff will host a webinar on Thursday 5 February 2026, from 11:30am–12:30pm, to give an overview of the grants available, explain the application process, and answer your questions.
Please register for the webinar below, or contact us at funding@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz if you have any questions about these grants.