Quick Response Fund

Small grants of up to $500 for community-focused projects that fall outside normal funding rounds or arise from emergencies or unforeseen situations.

Closes

Open continuously until the $3,000 annual allocation is reached

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: for "community-focused projects that contribute to the strengthening of community wellbeing in the Timaru District," designed "to assist community groups with situations that fall outside the normal funding rounds or are emergencies or unforeseen."

Amount

Up to $500 per application, up to a total of $3,000 per year

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Community groups

Before you apply

Applications go through the SmartyGrants portal. fundingenquiries@timdc.govt.nz.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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