Community Initiatives Fund

Contestable grants up to $20,000 for not-for-profit and community organisations delivering community-led initiatives in Napier.

Closes

Second 2026 round closed 30 August 2026. Two rounds a year — the first around January–March, the second around July–August

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: open to "not-for-profit, charitable, and voluntary organisations with a formal legal structure," "social enterprises that return funds to the community to advance social objectives," and "organisations providing strategic leadership or transformative social change within Napier."

Amount

Up to $20,000

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Community groups, Organisations & providers, Marae & hapū

Before you apply

Replaces the former Community Services Grant and Community Development Grant with a single, larger contestable fund. Successful applications must show a clear community need, a positive and transformative impact for Napier residents, collaboration with other community groups where possible, and the capability to deliver. csgrants@napier.govt.nz.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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