Rotorua Lakes Council Community Matching Fund

Dates

• Sat 4 Sep 2027est. 2027 large grants. Large grants ($5,000 to $20,000) once a year; 2026 round closed 4 September; based on past rounds.. Estimated from the funder's stated rule. Add to calendar (.ics)Add to Google Calendar
• Sat 25 Sep 2027est. 2027 small grants. Small grants (up to $5,000); 2026 round closed 25 September; based on past rounds.. Estimated from the funder's stated rule. Add to calendar (.ics)Add to Google Calendar

What it funds

• Volunteer-based community projects
• Community gardens, working bees, clean-ups, free events

What it will not fund

Not published.

Good to know

Closed for 2026; reopens 1 July 2027. You need to show a community contribution, because the grant only matches it.

One round a year from 1 July; large grants close early September, small grants late September.

Checklist

What Rotorua Community Matching Fund says you need:

• Community contribution (volunteer time, donated materials or cash) that Council matches

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.

• Small fund: opened 1 July 2026, closed 25 September 2026rotorualakescouncil.nz/community/grants-and-funding · read 17 October 2026
• Large fund: opened 1 July 2026, closed 4 September 2026rotorualakescouncil.nz/community/grants-and-funding · read 17 October 2026
• This fund builds stronger and healthier communities by financially supporting self-help volunteer-based projects.rotorualakescouncil.nz/community/grants-and-funding · read 17 October 2026
• Council matches up to the value of the community contribution to the project through volunteer and donated professional services time, donated materials and cash.rotorualakescouncil.nz/community/grants-and-funding · read 17 October 2026
• Large grants from $5000 to $20,000 are allocated once a year.rotorualakescouncil.nz/community/grants-and-funding · read 17 October 2026
• Small fund: opened 1 July 2026, closed 25 September 2026rotorualakescouncil.nz/community/grants-and-funding · read 17 October 2026
• Large fund: opened 1 July 2026, closed 4 September 2026rotorualakescouncil.nz/community/grants-and-funding · 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.