Community Events and Programmes Fund (New Zealand)

Community Events and Programmes Fund (New Zealand)

Section

Deadline Date
August 31, 2025
Donor Agency
Horowhenua District Council
Grant Size
$1000 to $10,000

The Community Events and Programmes Fund provides support funding to community not-for-profit or voluntary organisations for costs associated with either:

  • Community and social development programmes that support innovative solutions to community driven needs.
  • One off celebratory, educational, competitive, commemorative or exhibitive projects and events that help specific community groups to celebrate their identity and culture to be shared with the wider community.
Funding Information
  • The average grant issued will be between $500.00 and $3,000.00.
What can be applied for?
  • Materials or supplies needed to run an event or programme.
  • Venue or equipment hire.
  • Personnel and administrative costs for delivering the event or programme.
  • Promotion and publicity to attract attendees or participants to your event or programme.
  • Volunteer support and recognition.
Who is eligible?
  • Community not-for profit organisations
  • Voluntary organisations
  • Community and social development programmes
  • Individuals
Who is not eligible?
  • Central Government and other organisations that have significant means of regular income
  • Organisations needing considerable capital funding
  • Schools
  • Major events – for major events, see our Horowhenua Major Events fund

For more information, visit Horowhenua District Council.

https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/CommunityPlaces/Grants-Community-Funding/Council-Facilitated-Funds/Community-Events-and-Programmes-Fund
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