Grants & Funding
Rangitīkei District Council provides two funding schemes for the Rangitīkei District, the Community Initiatives Fund, and Events Support Scheme.
In addition, Rangitīkei District Council also administers two schemes using funds provided by Central Government, the Creative Communities Scheme and the Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund. Further information on each of these funding schemes is available closer to the opening dates for funding rounds.
If you need assistance completing your form, then please do not hesitate to contact us.
You can do so by:
- visiting the Council’s offices at 46 High Street, Marton or 92 Hautapu Street, Taihape
- phoning the Council on 0800 422 522 or emailing info@rangitikei.govt.nz
Dates of funding rounds for 2026/2027:
| Name of Fund | Round 1 2026/27 opens | Round 1 closes | Decision made | Round 2 2026/27 opens | Round 2 closes | Decision made |
| Events Support Scheme | Friday, | Sunday, | Thursday, | Monday, | Sunday, | TBC April 27 |
| Community Initiatives Fund | Friday, | Sunday, | Thursday, | Monday, | Sunday, | TBC April 27 |
| Creative Communities Scheme | Friday, | Sunday, | Wednesday, | Monday, | Sunday, | Wednesday, |
| Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund | Friday, | Wednesday, | TBC | |||
Note: Applications are due by midnight on the day the rounds close.
Tips on Fundraising
Funding opportunities open and close at different times throughout the year so it pays to be organised, research well in advance and check funder information regularly.
Good steps to follow:
- Gather information about your organisation
- Gather information about the project or activity including clear budget
- Find out about funding sources and possible activities
- Create a fundraising plan
- Implement your fundraising plan - send out applications and complete fundraising activities
- Account for funding received and evaluate how your plan worked
- Shout your success, acknowledge your funders and pay it forward by sharing your funding knowledge with others.