Groups providing social services to the residents of the Whakatāne District have until Friday next week (3 August) to apply for funding support from the Whakatāne District Council’s Annual Grants Scheme.
The Scheme has $50,000 available for general funding in 2018/19, and $70,000 for water safety-based organisations. Funding priority will be given to groups with a high volunteer base. Multi-year funding can be sought for a three-year period, in line with the Council’s Long Term Plan.
Application forms can be obtained from any Council Office or District Library, or accessed via the Council’s website. Applications must be received by 5pm on 3 August 2018, addressed to the Chief Executive, Whakatāne District Council, Private Bag 1002, Whakatāne 3158.
For further information, contact Janie Storey on 07 306 0530, or email janie.storey@whakatane.govt.nz.