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Community Initiatives Fund

Round 1 of the 2022/23 year is open

Round 1 of the 2022/23 year opened 17 May 2022 through to 28 August 2022, with the consideration meeting to be held on Thursday, 29 September 2022.

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 Finance/Performance 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:

Rangitikei Grants Application

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 92 Hautapu Street, Taihape

Results for 2021/22

Round 1

  • Predator Free Marton
  • Bulls Toy Library
  • Bulls and District Friendship Club
  • Rangitikei Golf Club Inc
  • Taihape Neighbourhood Support Inc
  • Diabetes Rangitikei

Round 2

  • Wanganui Area Neighbourhood Support Groups
  • Arohanui Hospice Service Trust
  • Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society, Rangitikei Branch
  • Whangaehu Hall Trust


Community Initiatives Fund