Events Fund

Annual contestable fund for commercial and community events in the Queenstown Lakes District, $250,000 for 2026-27. No Māori-specific eligibility published.

Closes

2026-27 round ran 1–30 April 2026 through SmartyGrants and has closed; panel review in May, full Council decision 25 June, applicants notified by 1 July. Next round not yet announced.

Who can apply

Open to “both commercial and community events.” Supports events “committed to environmental sustainability, economic impact, event diversity, and positive community benefits.”

Amount

$250,000 total pool for 2026-27, reflecting the allocation set in the QLDC Annual Plan. Past recipients have ranged from $5,000 to $35,000 per event.

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Community groups, Businesses & land trusts, Organisations & providers

Before you apply

Re-confirmed directly against the live page (17 September 2026) — total pool, panel/Council decision dates, and the 2025-26 recipients list all matched exactly. Applications for the 2026-2027 round ran 1-30 April 2026 through SmartyGrants and have closed; next round not yet announced.

Official source →

Checked 17 September 2026

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