2024 Community Grant

Submissions closed at midnight 3 May 2024 (NZST).

 About this fund 

Grants of up to $2,000 are available for the 2024/25 year to support community-based projects, programmes and events that contribute to achieving positive social outcomes for people living in the Kāpiti Coast District. 

Applications are assessed against the criteria by a Council officer, and eligible applicants will be invited to speak to their application at the Grants Allocation Committee meeting. A Council officer will allocate a timeslot for this. 

The final decision on allocation of funding is made by the Grants Allocation Committee members. 

How to apply 

Applications open 5 April 2024. Applications must be received by 5pm 3 May 2024. 

Before you spend time on/submit your proposal: 

  • please read the Guidelines below about eligibility and funding criteria to ensure you are applying for the right fund. 

While we prefer electronic applications, hard copies will also be accepted. You can apply by: 

  • Complete the application form online (by clicking the ‘Start a submission’ button above) 
  • Download the PDF form, and send it back to us at:  

Eligible applicants will have the opportunity to present in support of their application to the Grants Allocation Subcommittee on 1 June 2023. 

If this is your first time using this system, it will require that you create an account – this will allow you to save your draft application and complete it at a time that suits you. It will also allow you to track all your previous submissions. 

If you need any help with the tool – you can visit ‘Technical help guide for applications’ 

Guidelines – Eligibility and funding criteria 

Who is eligible? 

Any organisation or group applying for the grant must: 

  • be not-for-profit and/or must not make a profit from the project. 
  • provide a local service that contributes to community wellbeing and development. 
  • be responsive to an identified need. 

Criteria 

The Community Grant will be designated to the purpose of one or more of the following outcomes: 

  • building resilient, sustainable communities 
  • encouraging greater community participation 
  • improving the quality of life of the participants 
  • working in partnership with a range of community groups, including iwi/hapÅ« 

Funds can be used for: 

  • new programmes, projects or events 
  • improvements or enhancements to existing programmes 
  • skill development of programme participants 
  • training needs of workers 
  • publicity or education material directly related to the aim of the programme 
  • equipment which is necessary to achieve the outcomes of the programme, specified in the application 
  • transport services where some disability is involved 
  • administration costs to support a community-led or social service for community benefit. 

Funds cannot be used for: 

  • purposes that do not directly relate to the social activity/programme or event outlined in the application 
  • projects and events where sports, fitness, leisure and arts activities are the primary purpose of the organisation or group 
  • significant capital expenditure and infrastructure costs (ie, buildings and facility improvements) that are subject to depreciation 
  • ongoing costs where the applicant is not meeting any of the costs 
  • rent, subscriptions or wages not directly related to the project, programme or event 
  • travel expenses 
  • debt servicing 
  • project or programmes that have already occurred 
  • catering and alcohol costs.