Multi-year grants provide financial assistance to community-based, non-profit organisations providing a service to the general public of the Whakatāne District.
- Who can apply?
- How and when to apply
- How your application is assessed
- Entry criteria
- Examples of successful past applications
- Accountability
- Need further assistance?
Who can apply?
Any community group or voluntary organisation based in the Whakatāne District can apply for a grant from the fund.
Multi-year funding runs in conjunction with the Long Term Plan (LTP).
How and when to apply
The 2024/25 funding round has now closed for applications.
Please contact grants@whakatane.govt.nz for more information.
How your application is assessed
The Community Funding Committee, which consists of three Councillors, will meet to consider applications and allocate the funds. Applicants will be notified of the decision within two weeks of that meeting.
Decisions are made against the following criteria
- Only charitable social organisations based in the Whakatāne District area and providing a service to the general public of the Whakatāne District are eligible for consideration for annual financial grants.
- Priority will be given to groups within the District that have a high volunteer base and groups that provide a community service for the residents of the district.
- Organisations that do not provide an Accountability Form for the previous year’s allocation will not be considered for funding in the following year.
- No retrospective funding applications will be considered.
- Partially completed applications will not be accepted.
Examples of successful applications in the past:
For general applications
- Travel/fuel
- Training/conference
- Overhead costs
- Wages/salary
- Building lease
- Security service
- Purchase of books in braille
- Stationery/laptop
- Promotion
Accountability
Recipients of Community Grants are required to complete an accountability form that must:
- Describe how the grant was spent and attach evidence of expenditure such as receipts, invoices or signed statements by the club.
- Report the benefits of having received the assistance allowing it to be used in the public domain including on this page.
Need further assistance?
For further information about annual grants, contact the Community Funding Advisor on 07 306 0500 or email grants@whakatane.govt.nz