Deadline: 30-Apr-25
The Tararua District Council is excited to announce that the second round of the District-wide Contestable Fund Program is now open to support requests that contribute to a connected and thriving district.
The Tararua District Council is committed to supporting the long-term growth and development of the community.
Priorities
- To be eligible for funding, groups need to show how their project fits with one or more of the priorities below:
- Thriving district: The request will contribute to the well-being of the community, ensuring people are thriving, happy, safe, and well.
- Local culture and traditions: The request is likely to honour local customs, traditions, and values, reflecting the commitment to cultural respect and collaboration.
- Improving environment: The request will contribute to improving the natural environment while supporting the production of a diverse range of primary industry food and products.
- Improving facilities and infrastructure: The request is likely to improve community facilities and infrastructure, meeting the needs of future generations and supporting long-term prosperity.
- Enhanced community wellbeing: The request will contribute to enhancing community well-being through capacity, innovation, and adaptability, promoting balanced and sustainable growth.
- Collaborative effort: The request is likely to improve collaborative efforts, leveraging collective strength to address challenges and seize opportunities, making great things happen.
Funding Information
- The Contestable Fund, amounting to $100,000 annually.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for funding, applicants must:
- Operate within the Tararua District;
- Demonstrate a clear benefit to the community or district; and
- Have no outstanding accountability reports for previous funding received from the Council.
For more information, visit Tararua District Council.
