Kaikōura Community Initiatives Fund

$15,000 a year for community events and public education projects that contribute to Kaikōura's social, economic, cultural and environmental wellbeing, with $5,000 ring-fenced for rangatahi/youth projects.

Closes

Round 1 of 2026/27 closed 7 September 2026. Round 2 closes 8 March 2027

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: set up "to support & encourage projects that contribute to achieving annual objectives of the Council and Long Term Plans, such as community events & activities that contribute to the social, economic, cultural and environmental well-being of Kaikōura," for "non-profit making, voluntary community groups that encourage public education."

Amount

$15,000 available per year, of which $5,000 is set aside for rangatahi/youth projects

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Community groups, Organisations & providers

Before you apply

Applicants must show they have consulted with the local hapori about the project and describe the feedback received. 2025/26 recipients included Haere Tahi Tātou and the Waiau-Toa Community Trust. arlene.brown@kaikoura.govt.nz.

Official source →

Checked 17 September 2026

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