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Community Grants

This year the Community Grant Scheme focuses on grassroots projects and activities that help make Kāpiti a great place for everyone.

About the scheme | Timeline | How to apply | Submitting applications | Accountability | 2022/23 recipients | Media releases | Related links 

About the scheme

Grants of up to $2,000 are available for the 2022/23 year to support community-based projects, programmes and events that contribute to achieving positive social outcomes for people living in the Kāpiti Coast District. 

Applications are assessed against the criteria by a Council officer, and eligible applicants will be invited to speak to their application at the Grants Allocation Sub-committee meeting. A Council officer will allocate a timeslot for this.

The final decision on allocation of funding is made by the Grants Allocation Sub-committee members.


Timeline

Date

 

May 2023

Opening of applications 

Closing of applications

Grants Allocation Subcommittee meet to decide recipients 

Applicants advised of decision

Successful applicants announced


How to apply

Funds available:

There's $33,800 available to support community-based projects, programmes and events that contribute to positive social outcomes in Kāpiti.

To fund:

The Community Grant will be designated to the purpose of one or more of the following outcomes: 

  • building resilient, sustainable communities
  • encouraging greater community participation
  • improving the quality of life of the participants
  • working in partnership with a range of community groups, including iwi/hapū.

Fund open to:

Any organisation or group applying for the grant must;

  • be not-for-profit and/or must not make a profit from the project;
  • provide a local service that contributes to community wellbeing and development;
  • be responsive to an identified need

Grant to be used for

Funds can be used for:

  • new programmes, projects or events
  • improvements or enhancements to existing programmes
  • skill development of programme participants
  • training needs of workers
  • publicity or education material directly related to the aim of the programme
  • equipment which is necessary to achieve the outcomes of the programme, specified in the application
  • transport services where some disability is involved
  • administration costs to support a community-led or social service for community benefit.

Funds cannot be used for:

  • purposes that do not directly relate to the social activity/programme or event outlined in the application
  • projects and events where sports, fitness, leisure and arts activities are the primary purpose of the organisation or group
  • significant capital expenditure and infrastructure costs (ie, buildings and facility improvements) that are subject to depreciation
  • ongoing costs where the applicant is not meeting any of the costs
  • rent, subscriptions or wages not directly related to the project, programme or event
  • travel expenses
  • debt servicing
  • project or programmes that have already occurred
  • catering and alcohol costs.

Projects to take place

July 2022–June 2023

Forms and guides:

  • Community Grants online application form 
  • Community Grants application form (printable)


Submitting applications

Email completed forms to [email protected]. Electronic applications are preferred, but hard copies will also be accepted.

Post to: or deliver to:
Community Grants
Kāpiti Coast District Council
Private Bag 60601
Paraparaumu 5254

Community Grants
Kāpiti Coast District Council
175 Rimu Road
Paraparaumu

or any of the Council Service Centres.

All applicants will receive an acknowledgement email on receipt of their application.

Applications received after the close date will not be considered.


Accountability

All Community Grant recipients are required to provide a short, simple report back with receipts on use of the funds, by completing the Accountability Form, outlining the benefits gained. 

  • Accountability form[PDF 128 KB]
  • Accountability form[DOCX 79 KB]


2022/23 recipients

In 2022/23, 21 successful recipients were:

Recipient
Project
Year
Age Concern Kāpiti  $2000 to help with costs of production of a monthly newsletter.   2022/23
Cross Roads Christian Community Trust 

$2000 to help with costs of stationery/photocopying/fuel costs.

2022/23

Friends of Queen Elizabeth Park

$1063 to produce a documentary highlighting the importance of the restoration work.

2022/23

HeartKids Wellington 

$2000 for their counselling fund, and for grocery vouchers for families in need.

2022/23

KapiMana Multiples 

$1200 for household hampers and essential baby items.

2022/23

Kāpiti Autism Parent Support Group 

$300 for room rental for the regular meetings. 

2022/23

Kāpiti Coast WEA Inc 

$2000 for administration costs.

2022/23

Kāpiti Community Kapa Haka 

$1400 for a projector and for room hire fees.

2022/23

Kāpiti Grey Power Assn 

$2000 to fund six ‘Meet the Candidates’ events.

2022/23

Kāpiti Horticultural Society

$2000 to improve their tree-planting in school initiative.

2022/23

Kāpiti Kindness Trust 

$2000 to provide hot water bottles, slow cookers, and meal tuition to families living on a challenging budget.

2022/23

Kāpiti Women’s Health Collective

$2000 for worker volunteer training.

2022/23

Kāpiti Youth Employment Foundation (Work Ready Kāpiti) 

$1000 for creation of visual content to promote their services.

2022/23

Kids Need Dadz 

$2000 to assist with community activities (Father’s Day Event), Dadz Kare meetings (room hire) and Kids Kare and social worker services (salary contribution).  

2022/23

L'Arche Kāpiti 

$600 for their Soy Candle Social Enterprise.

2022/23

Loss & Grief Centre Kāpiti 

$1200 for running companion training.

2022/23

Ōtaki Promotions Group (OPG) 

$1000 for improvement to their Community Christmas Lights Project.

2022/23

Parent to Parent Wellington 

$2000 for costs associated with holding support group meets.

2022/23

The Nest Collective NZ Charitable Trust

$2000 to provide essentials packs for vulnerable young families.

2022/23

Victim Support Kāpiti 

$2000 to contribute towards local volunteer recruitment, training, and supervision.  

2022/23

Wellington Multiple Sclerosis Society Inc 

$2000 for administration costs (salary/vehicle/office/telecommunications).

2022/23


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Previous recipients

In 2020/21, the Grants Allocation Committee assessed 25 applications requesting over $46,000 from a limited pool of funding. The 22 successful recipients were:

Recipient
Project
Year
Actively Coping with Cancer Introductory and monthly programmes for people who have cancer or have been affected by cancer. 2020/21
Age Concern Costs of production of a monthly newsletter. 2020/21
English Language Partners Volunteer training, administration and instruction manuals. 2020/21
HeartKids Wellington Care packages, counselling, petrol and grocery vouchers for Kāpiti families living with childhood heart defects. 2020/21
Kāpiti Community Patrol Training, administration and petrol for their patrol vehicle. 2020/21
KapiMana Multiples Household hampers and essential baby items for families who experience life with multiples (twins and triplets). 2020/21
Kāpiti Kindness Trust ‘Kindness prescriptions’ to support mental resilience. 2020/21
Kāpiti Women's Health Collective Worker volunteer training. 2020/21
Kidz Need Dadz Community activities, Dadz Kare meetings and Kids Kare and social worker services. 2020/21
Ngā Uruora Kāpiti Project Inc Tools for monthly working bees at Waikākāriki wetland. 2020/21
NZ Council of Victim Support Groups Inc Local volunteer recruitment, training and supervision. 2020/21
Ōtaki College Board of Trustees Free community event during Mental Health Week (September 27-October 3). 2020/21
Paekākāriki Housing Trust Production of short videos to share the vision of the Housing Trust as a medium to engage with community to find local solutions. 2020/21
Paekākāriki Informed Community Inc Improving digital functionality. 2020/21
Parkinson's New Zealand Charitable Trust Information, education and support services for Kāpiti residents, this includes home support for home visits, exercise, education seminars and advocacy advice. 2020/21
Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust Kāpiti Playgroups, parenting education, infant first aid courses and car seat safety clinics in Kāpiti. 2020/21
Te Ati Awa ki Whakarongotai Kia Haumaru te iwi project aimed at reducing hardship and isolation. 2020/21
Te Aukaha/Ngatiawa Retreat Trust Two hui reo programmes. 2020/21
The Shed Project Kāpiti

Sustainable recyclability project –making dog toys from old denim, funding would be dedicated to support workers.

2020/21
The Shift Foundation Kāpiti coordinator to deliver local programmes. 2020/21
The Star Jam Charitable Trust Two music performance workshops in Kāpiti. 2020/21
WellElder Charitable Trust Administration to support access to their services. 2020/21
Media releases
  • Community Grant recipients announced (5 July 2022)
  • Community Grants applications now open (7 April 2022)
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