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.

Download the Toolkit

Available Funds

Tararua District Council Funding Calendar for 2025/26

Other funding opportunities

• Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa - Sport Manawatū
• Eastern and Central Community Trust
• Department of Internal Affairs
• The Tindall Foundation