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Community Initiatives Fund

Round 2 2026/27

Round 2 opens on 6 December 26. The decision date is TBC.

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:

Community Initiatives Fund Application

This is now an online application process. If you need assistance completing your form, please contact us 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

Further information about the Community Initiatives Fund is available via:

  • visiting the Council’s offices at 46 High Street, Marton or 102 Hautapu Street, Taihape

Results for 2026/27

Round 1 Successful Applicants

Bulls & District Friendship Club – $2,750
Bulls and District Community Trust – $1,500
The Marton & District Historical Society – $2,500
The Marton and Surround ICT Hub Charitable Trust – $2,500
Parkinson’s New Zealand – $2,000
Te Kai Whaka Ora – Marton Youth Trust – $2,500
Whangaehu Hall Committee – $1,500
Youth Services Trust Whanganui – $500

Results for 2025/26

Round 1 Successful Applicants

Scotts Ferry Community Committee -$1,000
Marton Returned Services Association (Incorporated) - $1,000
Alzheimer’s Whanganui - $1,500
Scout Association of New Zealand - $1,000
Parkinson's NZ - $1,000
Itty Bitty Kitty Committee - $500
Cancer Society of NZ Whanganui Rangitikei Waimarino Centre Inc - $2,000
Taihape Art Club (Society) - $2,000
Manawatu Multiple Sclerosis Society Incorporated - $1,500
Marton & Surrounds ICT Hub Charitable Trust Board - $2,500
Marton & District Historical Society Incorporated - $2,250

      Round 2 Successful Applicants

      Friends of Taihape Charitable Society - $10,000
      Brain Injury Association Whanganui - $2,250
      People First New Zealand Inc - $1,000
      Taihape Neighbourhood Support - $2,250
      Bulls & District Community Trust - Bulls Hip Hop - $2,000
      Rangitikei Forest and Bird - $989.30
      St Margarets Mobile Art Expo $1,000
      Bulls Toy Library - $1,920
      Gumboots Brass and Wind Ensemble - $1,297
      Sport Whanganui - $1,934
      Taihape & District Museum & Historical Society - $700

        Community Initiatives Fund