Single Year Community Grants

Up to $15,000 a year for community groups delivering services or projects that fit council's funding priorities.

Heretaunga / HastingsHapori

Closes: Annual round. The 2026/27 round is closed. The next round opens March 2027
Who can apply: Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: the fund is for groups "delivering projects or services" that fit at least one of "uplifting our communities' wellbeing by providing access to help and advice," "fostering a sense of pride within our district and across our diverse communities," or "promoting happy, healthy and active communities." Applicants must be a legal entity and deliver within Hastings district. Political parties, schools (except for non-curriculum projects), council-controlled organisations, other public-sector bodies, and groups delivering outside the district cannot apply.
Amount: Up to $15,000 per year; larger amounts are only available through the Multi-year Strategic Community Partnership Fund
Funding route: Grant
Applicants: Community groups, Organisations & providers

Before you apply

Covers project wages, professional fees, accommodation costs, marketing and programme expenses such as venue hire and tutors. Does not cover debt servicing, legal expenses, retrospective costs, or services central government already funds (core education, primary health care). Groups that have already held a Single Year grant and shown a proven positive impact can move up to the Multi-year Strategic Community Partnership Fund, also listed here, though that one's own applications are currently closed with no date given for reopening.

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Checked 17 September 2026

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