Kākano Fund

$70,000 a year for new, collaborative community-led projects in Lower Hutt, decided monthly.

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Closes: Closes on the 20th of each month, open year-round until the fund is fully allocated
Who can apply: Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: funded projects "use collaborative approaches," are "from well managed organisations," "use innovative approaches," have "community ownership," and — for new initiatives — have "never been done before by your organisation."
Amount: $70,000 per annum across the fund
Funding route: Grant
Applicants: Community groups, Marae & hapū, Organisations & providers, Iwi & Māori organisations

Before you apply

Decisions are made by council officers within 10 days of the fund closing for the month. Successful recipients are brought together on a set date to report back on their project in person to council and their peers. Contact the Funding Advisor before applying to check fit. funding@huttcity.govt.nz.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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