Local Community Support Fund

In-kind support (venue hire, permitting fees, small fundraising vouchers) for community events, fundraising and projects in the Queenstown Lakes District. No Māori-specific eligibility published.

Closes

Rolling — submit at least 20 working days before the event or project start date.

Who can apply

The event or project must be “open to the public to attend, participate or spectate,” have “reasonable priced ticketing or free access,” “promote or support aspects of community wellbeing such as inclusion, health, creativity, community connection, and civic pride,” or be “a fundraiser for a community organisation or project.” Held within the Queenstown Lakes District.

Amount

“In kind” contributions only, paid directly by QLDC rather than cash to the applicant — QLDC venue, reserve or equipment hire and regulatory/permitting fees for events and community projects; fundraising vouchers for Sport and Recreation services capped at $100 total per event. Does not cover bond payments, alcohol licence fees, waste/labour/cleaning costs, food, or full funding of any event.

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Community groups, Individuals & whānau, Organisations & providers

Before you apply

Read from the page text the owner supplied directly, since this page was rate-limited by Radware bot-mitigation for automated fetches this session, not a real page-level gate. Requests of $1,500 or more need a budget attached. Venue/equipment bookings via bookings@qldc.govt.nz; QLDC branding requests via communications@qldc.govt.nz. Application form: qldc.govt.nz/do-it-online/submit-an-application/local-community-support.

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Checked 17 September 2026

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