IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online.
The waste levy grants support projects that increase the range, scale and number of waste minimisation activities on the Kāpiti Coast. They're funded by part of the Waste Levy fees paid by waste disposal operators and others to the Ministry for the Environment, which is then allocated to local bodies to administer. There is no rates funding involved.
The community projects fund focuses on supporting practical waste minimisation projects that:
Please visit the waste reduction grants information page on our website for further details, including eligibility and funding criteria.
Applications are for funding in the 2025/26 financial year and must be received by midnight, Sunday 22nd June 2025.
While we prefer electronic applications, hard copies will also be accepted. You can apply by:
If this is your first time using the SmartyGrants platform, you will need to 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 and more easily apply for future grant rounds.
If you need any help with the tool – you can visit ‘Technical help guide for applications’ and check out Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Refer grant application timeline for when grant funding decisions are made by Council.
