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Community Initiatives Fund

Round 1 2025/26

Round 1 opens on 09 July 2025 and closes on 31 August 2025, the Decision Made date is 11 September 2025.

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:

Community Initiatives Fund 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 102 Hautapu Street, Taihape

Results for 2024/25

Round 2

  • Whanganui Area Neighbourhood Support Groups
  • Brain Injury Association Whanganui
  • Marton Food Pantry
  • Bulls Toy Library
  • Forest and Bird Inc, Rangitīkei Branch
  • Taihape Community Development Trust
  • Rangitīkei MMA
Community Initiatives Fund