Waste Minimisation Fund

Dates

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

What it funds

• Reducing food waste
• Reuse and repair initiatives
• Community education or behaviour change programmes
• Waste reduction pilots or trials

What it will not fund

• Applications from individuals

Good to know

One round a year; the 2026 round closed in May and the next dates are not yet published.

One funding round a year; the 2026 round closed on Friday 22 May 2026 and no 2027 dates are published yet.

Checklist

What Waikato District Waste Minimisation says you need:

• Organisation based in the Waikato District
• Bank account and financial stability proof (annual or audited accounts)
• Evidence of all costs, verbal quotes not accepted
• Grant agreement and accountability report after 12 months

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 Waste Minimisation Fund seeks to inspire and support waste minimisation projects that involve the community and promote education while benefiting our communities.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/services-facilities/community-development/funding/waste-minimisation-fund · read 17 October 2026
• Please note: Individuals are not eligible to apply.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/services-facilities/community-development/funding/waste-minimisation-fund · read 17 October 2026
• We have a budget of $100,000 from the Waste Minimisation Fund which is funded by the Ministry of the Environment to distribute annually and one funding round per year.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/services-facilities/community-development/funding/waste-minimisation-fund · read 17 October 2026
• Applications open Wednesday 22 April and close Friday 22 May 2026.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/services-facilities/community-development/funding/waste-minimisation-fund · read 17 October 2026
• Community-based groups or organisationswaikatodistrict.govt.nz/services-facilities/community-development/funding/waste-minimisation-fund · read 17 October 2026
• Verbal quotes are not accepted.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/services-facilities/community-development/funding/waste-minimisation-fund · read 17 October 2026

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