Smokefree Community Activation Grant

The Community Activation Grant, launched in 2022, was introduced to empower local community groups to spearhead their own initiatives centred around being smokefree. Since its launch, communities that previously lacked access to funding have been able to successfully build and implement campaigns increasing awareness of smokefree messaging and building relationships between whānau and smoking cessation services.

Our ongoing mission is to continue backing these locally-led campaigns to help more whānau embark on their quit journey and to inspire our young people to stay smokefree.

The purpose of the Community Activation Fund is to support the delivery of community-led activations that align with one or more of these three outcomes:

• Increase the number of people who successfully quit smoking.
• Eliminate inequities in smoking rates and smoking-related illnesses.
• Create a Smokefree generation by increasing the number of children and young people who remain Smokefree.

Any legal entity, trust, or organization eligible to receive funding can apply. If you do not qualify directly, you may still apply through a partnership with a local provider or organization.

Download Community Activation Guidelines 2022

The grant covers costs directly associated with delivering your activity, up to $5,000. Eligible expenses include:

• Venue or equipment hire
• Support for volunteers
• Equipment
• Costs associated with promoting your activity
• Medals, prizes, giveaways, and spot prizes

The fund does not cover:

• Costs not directly required for the activity (e.g., salaries or wages for existing staff, administrative costs or management expenses).
• Capital costs (e.g., facility development and maintenance, resources  which are used to generate income in the future).

Once your application is received, it will be reviewed by our Smokefree Community Activation Panel. You can expect to receive confirmation that your application has been reviewed within 10 business days.

If approved, you will receive an agreement outlining the requirements, which you will need to sign, date, and return.

If you have received a Smokefree Activation Grant and completed your activation please fill out our evaluation form here.

Including key activities, progress made, and any significant outcomes achieved.

If you are having trouble accessing or completing the online form, please fill in the form below or email us at tobaccocontrol@hapai.co.nz.