Community Initiatives Fund
Round 2 2025/26
Round 2 opens on 12 January 26 and closes on 31 March the Decision Made date is 30 April 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
- 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
