Waste Minimisation Community Fund

Council fund for waste reduction and resource recovery projects, up to $60,000 for 2026, explicitly open to Iwi/Māori organisations.

Closes

Applications for the 2026 round are now closed. Next round not yet announced.

Who can apply

“The fund is open to individuals, community groups, businesses, Iwi/Māori organisations and education providers within the Queenstown Lakes District.” Projects must be consistent with the Waste Minimisation and Management Plan 2025 (WMMP) and either reduce waste at source or divert waste from landfill.

Amount

Up to $60,000 total for 2026, split into Category A: Commercial Waste Minimisation (sponsored by Waste Management NZ Ltd, up to $10,000) and Category B: Community Action and Behaviour Change (funded by QLDC, up to $50,000). Funding is exclusive of GST.

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Iwi & Māori organisations, Community groups, Businesses & land trusts, Individuals & whānau, Organisations & providers

Before you apply

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Checked 17 September 2026

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