Waimakariri Event Funding

A $30,000 contestable pool for events that demonstrate clear economic or community benefit to the Waimakariri District, $500-$5,000 per event.

Closes

Two rounds a year, closing 31 March and 30 August. The August 2026 round has just closed

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: "a contestable fund provided by the Council and managed by Enterprise North Canterbury," allocated "to support events that clearly demonstrate economic and/or community benefit to the Waimakariri District."

Amount

$30,000 total pool; $500 minimum, $5,000 maximum per event

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Community groups, Organisations & providers

Before you apply

Full application details are on the Visit Waimakariri website rather than the council's own site.

Official source →

Checked 16 September 2026

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Details change without notice. Check the funder's own page before you apply. Tōku Waka does not administer, assess or award this funding.