Community Grants applications now open

Kāpiti Coast District Council has funding available through its Community Grants to support community-based projects, programmes and events that contribute to achieving positive social outcomes for people living in the Kāpiti Coast District.

The grant is for non-for-profit organisations and is contestable, with $33,800 available for the current financial year.  

Applications for this funding round close at 5pm, Thursday 5 May.

Projects or initiatives with the following elements may qualify for funding:  

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.

Note that the Community Grants are different to the Creative Communities Scheme, which has an art focus and applications will open in June 2022.

More information on the Community Grants, eligibility criteria and application forms are available on the Council’s website at kapiticoast.govt.nz/community-grants