Community Funding
Tararua District Council offers and administrates a variety of funding opportunities to support the wellbeing of our community. Explore the sections below to find out more about available funds.
Before you start
Our Grants Team has developed a Community Fundraising Toolkit that has been designed to help you to plan, apply for, and manage your funding with confidence.
Inside, you’ll find everything you need to build strong funding applications. From telling your story to tracking your progress, with easy-to-use templates and helpful tips, this toolkit will become your personalised resource, helping you and your team with your funding goals.
We recommend working through the toolkit step by step, taking time to tailor each section to your organisation. Once completed, you’ll have a central hub of information ready to support your funding efforts all year round.
Available Funds
Tararua District Council Funding Calendar for 2025/26
Fund | Open | Close | Decision by |
District-wide Contestable Fund - Round 1 | 1 August 2025 | 31 August 2025 | Late-September 2025 |
Creative Communities Scheme - Round 1 | 1 September 2025 | 30 September 2025 | Late-October 2025 |
District-wide Contestable Fund - Round 2 | 2 February 2026 | 4 March 2026 | Late-March 2026 |
Creative Communities Scheme - Round 2 | 1 March 2026 | 31 March 2026 | Late-April 2026 |