At its meeting on 28 May 2025, Council reviewed applications for the second round of the District-wide Contestable Fund for 2024/25.

A total of $50,000.00 was available to support a variety of initiatives that will contribute to a thriving and connected Tararua District.

This is the second round of funding from this newly established fund, which aims to empower local groups, organisations, and individuals to bring their projects to life. The response was strong, with a diverse range of applications reflecting the passion and dedication of our communities.

The next funding round will open on 1^st August 2025. In the meantime, here’s the successful applicants.

Thank you to all who applied, and congratulations to our successful recipients. We look forward to seeing these projects come to life and make a positive impact in our district.

To unsuccessful applicants, we appreciate the time and effort put into your submissions. While we were unable to support every request this round, we encourage you to apply again in the future. If you would like feedback on your application or guidance for future funding rounds, please reach out to us via grants@tararuadc.govt.nz.

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For more information about the District-wide Contestable Fund, including eligibility criteria and future funding rounds, visit www.tararuadc.govt.nz/grants.