Community Initiatives Fund
Round 1 2026/27
Round 1 closed on 30 August 26. The decision date is 24 September 26.
This is a Council fund intended to support community-based projects in the Rangitīkei District that develop community cohesion and community resilience.
The fund is awarded by the Community Grants Committee.
Grants will usually be up to a maximum of $2,500 for any project in any one financial year.
There are two funding rounds per year.
Application Guidelines: Community Initiatives Fund Applicant Guidelines
You can access the application form here:
This is now an online application process. If you need assistance completing your form, please contact us by:
Further information for the fund and the scheme are available by:
- visiting the Council’s offices at 46 High Street, Marton or 102 Hautapu Street, Taihape
- phoning the Council on 0800 422 522 or emailing info@rangitikei.govt.nz
Results for 2025/26
Round 1 Successful Applicants
Scotts Ferry Community Committee
Marton Returned Services Association (Incorporated)
Alzheimer’s Whanganui
Scout Association of New Zealand
The Parkinson’s New Zealand Charitable trust
Itty Bitty Kitty Committee
Cancer Society of NZ Whanganui Rangitikei Waimarino Centre Inc
Taihape Art Club (Society)
Manawatu Multiple Sclerosis Society Incorporated
Marton & Surrounds ICT Hub Charitable Trust Board
Marton & District Historical Society Incorporated
Round 2 Successful Applicants
Friends of Taihape Charitable Society
Brain Injury Association Whanganui
People First New Zealand Inc
Taihape Neighbourhood Support
Bulls & District Community Trust - Bulls Hip Hop
Rangitikei Forest and Bird
St Margarets Mobile Art Expo
Bulls Toy Library
Gumboots Brass and Wind Ensemble
Sport Whanganui
Taihape & District Museum & Historical Society
