Kawerau Community Grant Scheme

Dates

The next dates are not published yet. We add them when they are.

What it funds

• Groups and services that improve the quality of life of Kawerau residents

What it will not fund

Not published.

Good to know

The 2026 round has closed. Arts projects go through the Creative Communities Scheme instead.

Annual round; the 2026 round closed at 5pm on Friday 25 September 2026 and no new dates are published.

Checklist

What Kawerau Grant Scheme says you need:

• Fulfil a community need
• Evidence the project is financially viable
• Full budget breakdown and up to date balance sheet
• Accountability record at completion

Common things funders ask for, worth having ready:

• What exactly is the money for, and when will you spend it?
• How much do you need, and do you have quotes under three months old?
• Who benefits, and how many people?
• Your legal name, registration number and bank account in the group's name.
• A committee or board decision approving the application (some funders want a signed resolution).
• Your latest financial statements or annual return.
• Other funders you have applied to for the same thing.

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Sources

What we relied on, in the funder's own words.

• The Community Grant Scheme is a Council fund to enhance the well-being of Kawerau people by supporting groups and/or services that improve the quality of life of local residents.kaweraudc.govt.nz/about-council/community-grants/community-grant-scheme · read 17 October 2026
• Applications for the Community Grant Scheme are now OPEN and close 5pm Friday, 25 September 2026.kaweraudc.govt.nz/about-council/community-grants/community-grant-scheme · read 17 October 2026
• The Scheme is available to any non-profit group that provides a service which enhances the quality of life of Kawerau residents.kaweraudc.govt.nz/about-council/community-grants/community-grant-scheme · read 17 October 2026
• The Council may contribute up to $3,000 to any one applicant.kaweraudc.govt.nz/about-council/community-grants/community-grant-scheme · read 17 October 2026
• Provide a full budget breakdown for the project and provide an up to date balance sheet.kaweraudc.govt.nz/about-council/community-grants/community-grant-scheme · read 17 October 2026

Report a mistake

Spot something wrong? Reporting opens when the site launches. Until then, check the funder's own page linked above.