Youth Empowerment Fund

Two grants for rangatahi in Horowhenua — one for community projects, one for personal development.

Closes

Open through the year until the pūtea is allocated

Who can apply

Young people aged 13 to 24 who live in or attend school in the Horowhenua District. Community Project Grants are for youth-led initiatives benefiting the community. Personal Development Grants are for an individual building learning, skills or talent.

Amount

Up to $2,000 for a community project, up to $500 for personal development. $17,000 available across the year

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Community groups, Marae & hapū, Tauira & researchers

Before you apply

Two separate doorways in one fund, and rangatahi often apply for the wrong one. If the kaupapa benefits the community it is a Community Project Grant up to $2,000. If it is your own learning, skill or talent it is a Personal Development Grant up to $500.

You cannot claim personal development for something already covered by a group application, so a rōpū funded for a wānanga cannot then have each member claim individually for attending it.

The application asks for a short video explaining or showcasing the project, which suits rangatahi better than a written form but does mean planning for it. It also asks what help you need from council staff — worth answering properly rather than leaving blank.

Only $17,000 a year across the whole district, so earlier in the year is better than later. Under 13 and over 24 are both ineligible, as is anyone who neither lives nor attends school in Horowhenua.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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