Promotions and Events Grants / Community Grants

Two contestable grants — Promotions and Events Grants (via ward Community Boards) and Community Grants (district-wide or ward) — for events and community-driven initiatives.

Closes

Open now, closing 5pm Sunday 7 March 2027, for projects taking place after 1 October 2026

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: Community Grants support projects that "clearly demonstrate community benefit" and have "a positive impact on Social," "Cultural," "Environmental," or "Economic Well-being" in the district, while Promotions and Events Grants fund activities that "enhance the experience of locals and visitors" and are "targeted to attracting people to visit, stay, or reside in the area."

Amount

Not published on this page — see the Guide to Grants

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Community groups, Organisations & providers

Before you apply

Promotions and Events Grants go to the relevant Community Board (Cromwell, Vincent, Teviot or Maniototo); Community Grants go to Council if district-wide, or the relevant board if ward-specific. Two rounds a year, closing in July and March.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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