Heritage Grant

$5,000 a year for archaeological and traditional sites, heritage-listed buildings, and notable trees in the Waimate District, up to $1,000 per project.

Closes

Two rounds a year, typically February and August — each round is advertised when it opens

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: covers "archaeological and traditional sites," "buildings and sites with Heritage New Zealand classifications and/or listed in the Waimate District Plan," and "notable and heritage trees," with priority for sites "in public ownership."

Amount

$5,000 allocated per year; not more than 50% of a project's total cost, up to a maximum of $1,000

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Community groups, Individuals & whānau

Before you apply

Won't fund ordinary maintenance, council-owned sites, or operational costs. Applicants may be asked to agree to a heritage covenant (Heritage New Zealand or QEII National Trust) as a condition.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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