The aronga/purpose of this fund is to support projects or events directly related to water projects or activities within the Whakatāne District.
How and when to apply
Applications for the first 2024 funding round are now closed. The second round of 2024 funding will be held in September.
- Te Pūaha Fund Guidelines - (PDF, 220 KB)
For more information on the Te Pūaha Fund, contact our Community Funding Advisor on 07 306 0500 or email grants@whakatane.govt.nz.
Funding available
A total of thirty-thousand dollars is available.
Eligibility
- Projects or activities must be within Whakatāne District
- Not-for-profit organisations, charitable trusts and individuals*(if supported by a valid and eligible organisation) in Whakatāne District
- If a project or activity requires resource consent, this must be obtained before applying.
What we don't fund
- Projects or activities outside of Whakatāne District
- Not-for-profit organisations, charitable trusts and/or individuals outside of Whakatāne District
- Overseas travel
- Funds for the creation of loans, scholarships, gifts etc
- Retrospective applications
- Capital items in general
- Commercial or private organisations whose primary purpose is profit generation
- Debt servicing or repayment
- Legal expenses
- Activities that promote religious ministry or political purposes, or activities where the main purpose is to promote religious, ethical, commercial, or political views of an organisation
- Medical expenses
- Statutory functions, activities, and services (e.g: core education, policing, health care etc)
- Salaries
- Purchase or promotion of alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, or psychoactive substances
Other important information
- Funds must be used for the purpose for which they were granted
- Successful applications will be selected by the Community Funding Committee panel
- The decision will be final, and no correspondence will be entered into
- Successful applicant/s must acknowledge the Te Pūaha Fund and Whakatāne District Council in their promotional activities
- Applicants may be required to complete project reports; provide an invoice or complete funding agreements which will initiate progress reports and payments for the life of the project ($10,000 and above).
- Project funds may only be spent as approved in your application unless you have made alternative arrangements with Council. Any enquiries of this nature should be directed to the Community Funding Advisor at grants@whakatane.govt.nz
- Projects or events must be completed within 12 months of receiving funding.
- Reporting must be completed as below
- Any unspent funds must be returned within one (1) month at the completion of the project
- If you decide not to continue with your project, any funding provided must be returned within one week of that decision
- There are different application requirements dependent on the value of funds received:
- Up to $2,500 - Application only required
- $2,501- $5,000 - Application and one quote where required
- $5,001 - $10,000 - Application and two quotes where required
- Over $10,000 - Application and three quotes where required
NB: Quotes are only required for capital purchases or specialised services
Reporting
Once completed you will be required to provide us with a report on your project or activity within one month. This report must include:
- How your project or activity met the guidelines of the Te Pūaha Fund
- Which communities and how many people were assisted or affected by your project or activity
- Copies of receipts and relevant financial documents
- Photographs of the event/project where possible
- If children are photographed or involved in your project, a completed consent form which can be obtained from the Community Funding Advisor
- Videos welcome
- Reports accepted in both Te Reo Māori and English
Funding Committee panel
The Community Funding Committee is the current delegation for Whakatāne District Council community funding decisions. The committee comprises three Councillors. They will be assisted by a panel comprising representative(s) from Ports and Harbours whose role will be to report to and advise the committee on the applicants and their applications.
Find out more
For more information on Te Pūaha Fund, contact our Community Funding Advisor on 07 306 0500 or email grants@whakatane.govt.nz.