Rural Community Grant Fund

Seed grants up to $1,000 for small rural community projects, with priority for iwi, marae and not-for-profits.

Closes

Open year-round until the funding pool is exhausted for the year

Who can apply

Read on the council's page, quoted verbatim: "Priority will be given to community organisations, charities, not-for-profit societies, iwi, marae, schools and social enterprises." Activities must show "a clear community benefit" in the rural Whanganui area.

Amount

Up to $1,000 per project. Requires at least 50% co-funding, which may include volunteer time valued at $20/hour

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Marae & hapū, Iwi & Māori organisations, Community groups, Organisations & providers

Before you apply

Administered by the Whanganui Rural Community Board. Limited to one application per project per year. A signed funding agreement and a short project report are required afterwards. Incomplete, late or non-complying applications are not considered. 06 349 3152, democracy@whanganui.govt.nz.

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Checked 16 September 2026

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