Community Grants
This year the Community Grant Scheme focuses on grassroots projects and activities that help make Kāpiti a great place for everyone.
Applications are now closed.
About the scheme
Grants of up to $2,000 are available 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
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Thursday 7 April 2022 |
Opening of applications |
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Thursday 5 May 2022 |
Closing of applications |
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Thursday 16 June 2022 |
Grants Allocation Subcommittee meet to decide recipients |
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20-23 June 2022 |
Applicants advised of decision |
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Thursday 30 June 2022 |
Successful applicants announced |
How to apply
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Funds available: |
There's $33,800 available to support community-based projects, programmes and events that contribute to positive social outcomes in Kāpiti.
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To fund: |
The Community Grant will be designated to the purpose of one or more of the following outcomes:
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Fund open to: |
Any organisation or group applying for the grant must;
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Grant to be used for |
Funds can be used for:
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Funds cannot be used for:
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Projects to take place |
July 2022–June 2023
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Forms and guides: |
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Submitting applications
Please email completed forms to [email protected]. Electronic applications are preferred, but hard copies will also be accepted.
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| Community Grants Kāpiti Coast District Council Private Bag 60601 Paraparaumu 5254 |
Community Grants 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.
2020/21 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 |