Community Development One-Off Fund

$25,769 a year across two rounds for locally led initiatives, activities, services and projects that strengthen community wellbeing, participation, resilience, identity and connection.

Closes

Two rounds a year, 1-30 March and 1-30 August. Both 2026 rounds have closed; next round opens 1 March 2027

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: supports "locally led initiatives, activities, services, and projects that strengthen community wellbeing, participation, resilience, identity, and connection across the Manawatū rating district," including "new ideas, pilot projects, volunteer-led initiatives, local projects, or community services that clearly benefit the community."

Amount

$25,769 for 2026/27, divided between the two funding rounds

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Community groups, Individuals & whānau

Before you apply

Projects outside the rating district may still be considered if they demonstrate clear benefit to Manawatū residents. Applications go through the SmartyGrants portal. community.development@mdc.govt.nz.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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