Development Feasibility Fund

Up to $1,500 to help develop a business plan or feasibility study for a business idea likely to create employment or significant community benefit in Kawerau.

Closes

No fixed closing date published — apply any time

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: for a "business idea that is likely to result in additional employment of Kawerau people within two years, or which has a significant benefit to the Kawerau community." The proposed business "must be located in Kawerau, or have a significant benefit to Kawerau."

Amount

Up to $1,500

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Businesses & land trusts

Before you apply

Paid in two halves — at the start of the study and on completion. An accountability form is required afterwards.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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