Facilities in the Community Fund

Biennial funding, from development levies, for public-facing community facilities — one of its stated goals is partnering with Tangata Whenua.

Closes

Closed for 2026 — closed 20 April 2026. Applications open every two years

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: the facility "must be available to the public to use," "must be a response to significant population growth in the area," and "must not duplicate existing or proposed facilities on Council land in the area." Can sit on private or council-owned land.

Amount

$116,812 available in the 2026 round

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Community groups, Marae & hapū, Organisations & providers

Before you apply

Funded by development financial contributions, so applications must show a clear link to growth. One of the goals of the council's Recreation and Open Space Activity Plan, which funding decisions must align with, is quoted directly: "Collaborate and partner with Tangata Whenua and the community to provide recreation and open space experiences." A feasibility study is required for any facility development worth more than $100,000.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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