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Museum and heritage development fund
Our Museum and Heritage Development Fund is designed to help projects or activities that showcase the rich heritage of our district, and build capacity and capability in the heritage sector.
Kāpiti has a rich and vibrant heritage, and we're committed to supporting those working to tell our stories.
Applications for the 2024/25 fund close 5pm Monday 7 October. Find out how to apply now!
Purpose of the fund
Council’s high-level aims (outlined in our Long-term Plan 2024–34, pages 99–105) include:
- supporting museums and heritage facilities to preserve and celebrate our culture and heritage, to create a shared identity for our communities
- fostering community connectedness and identity, support physical and emotional wellbeing, and attract visitors and businesses to the district.
The purpose of the fund is to support activities or projects that:
- promote the Kāpiti Coast’s pre- and post-settlement history to the community and visitors
- preserve and display narratives of our communities’ heritage, both past and for the future.
Timeline
Date |
Activity |
Monday 19 August 2024 |
Opening of Museum and Heritage Development Fund applications. |
Monday 7 October 2024, 5pm |
Closing of Museum and Heritage Development Fund applications. |
Friday 25 October 2024 |
Applicants notified of outcome. |
Funds available
The Museums and Heritage Development Fund has $30,000 allocated annually. Funding is available as either:
- a one-off grant for a specific activity to support short-term projects of one to two years
- seed funding for longer term initiatives, while ongoing viability and sustainability is developed.
The actual amount available each year from 2024/25 depends on how much is committed to projects in a particular financial year. Grants can be for multiple years and, as a guide, are usually $4,000 or over a year.
Who can apply
The fund is open to:
- museums operated locally by a trust or committee
- heritage organisations with a focus on maintaining or preserving a heritage site or building, or a collective supporting heritage activity in the district
- Iwi organisations, or other groups focusing on development of Māori heritage sites and initiatives.
Applications from Kāpiti Coast museums and heritage sites not previously known to Council are welcomed.
Funding criteria
Applications must:
- clearly describe how their project aligns with Council’s purpose for the Museums and Heritage Development Fund
- include a clear vision for the proposed programme or activity of any new initiatives (note that the application may be for funding to develop the business model for this activity or programme).
See Te Papa Tongarewa's Running a museum for information on museum development and writing a business case.
Projects and activities considered might include:
- developing new resources or services that distinctly enhance access to the Kāpiti heritage story
- building organisational capacity or capability
(excluding equipment, except where this is needed to enable this capability, for example, technology or software for managing collections) - helping a museum reach a high standard of presentation
- developing strategic policies, such as for collection management or museum promotion
- collection cataloguing
- curation training.
How to apply
Before you complete or submit your application:
- Read the information on this page to check you're applying for the right fund.
- Email the Creativity and Culture team to discuss your project or application.
- Complete one of the following forms:
- Museum and heritage development online application form
- Museum and heritage development application form [PDF 55 KB] (printable).
If you complete the printable form, submit it to us by either:
- emailing to [email protected]
- posting to
Museum and heritage development fund applications
175 Rimu Road
Paraparaumu 5032
New Zealand.
Reporting
Successful applicants will be expected to provide a summary report each year they are funded for, at dates agreed at the time the grant is awarded.
Recipients 2023/24
Grants were awarded to three recipients.
Recipient |
Project |
Year |
Friends of the Ōtaki Rotunda |
Supporting the Friends in their work with the Department of Conservation and Ngā Hapu to restore the Ōtaki Children’s Health Camp Rotunda as a visitor destination and venue for community events. |
2022/23 |
Kāpiti US Marines Trust “Kāpiti Marines Trail” |
Creating a unique US Marines trail in Kapiti, linking eight existing heritage sites in Paekākāriki, Queen Elizabeth Park & Whareroa Farm. The trail will enable visitors to learn about the New Zealand/American partnership in the Pacific War and share a fascinating slice of our local and national history. |
2022/23 |
Otaki Museum IT development |
A one-off contribution to Ōtaki Museum’s project to upgrade its technology and increase the participation of visitors to the museum through more interactive displays. |
2022/23 |
Te Whare Taonga o Paekākāriki/Paekākāriki Station Precinct Trust |
Funding to development projects that will improve and enhance the presence of the Station Museum, Ngati Haumia ki Paekākāriki and Paekākāriki Village including extending the Paekākāriki Arts Walk and History Trail, installing interpretation panels at Wainui Pa, creating an oral history of Paekākāriki residents and ex-residents, and working with Ngāti Haumia to document their history. |
2022/23 |