Whanake Grant

Grants of $500 to $5,000 for community groups delivering activities that contribute to outcomes valued by whānau, hapū and iwi.

Closes

Closed for 2026 — applications closed 10 August 2026. Reopens annually

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: the grant "support[s] community groups and organisations who deliver activities, programmes or services that contribute to identified outcomes and aspirations valued by whānau, hapū and iwi." Applicants must explain that link, and provide the most recent annual accounts, quotes for any capital project, and relevant strategic documents.

Amount

Usually $500 to $5,000, as an annual grant or a multi-year grant of up to three years

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Community groups, Marae & hapū, Organisations & providers, Iwi & Māori organisations

Before you apply

Distinct from most council community funds in naming whānau, hapū and iwi aspirations as the explicit test for every applicant, not only Māori-led ones. Contact the Community and Economic Development Team, 06 759 6060, grants@npdc.govt.nz.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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