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Community Initiatives Fund

Round 1 of the 2024/25

Round 1 opens on 1 July 2024 and closes on 31 August 2024, the Decision made date is likely to be 26 September 2024.

This is a Council fund intended to support community-based projects in the Rangitīkei District that develop community cohesion and community resilience. The fund is awarded by the Finance/Performance Committee.

Grants will usually be up to a maximum of $2,500 for any project in any one financial year.
There are two funding rounds per year.

Application Guidelines: Community Initiatives Fund Applicant Guidelines

You can access the application form here:

This is now an online application process. If you need assistance completing your form, please contact us by:

Further information for the fund and the scheme are available by:

  • visiting the Council’s offices at 46 High Street, Marton or 102 Hautapu Street, Taihape

Results for 2023/24

Round 2

  • Alzheimers Whanganui Inc
  • Whanganui Area Neighbourhood Support
  • Marton Food Pantry
  • Bulls & Community Development Trust
  • Door of Hope
  • 1st Marton Scouts - \the Scout Association
  • Marton Community Garden
  • Rangitikei Branch of Royal Forest and Bird Society
Community Initiatives Fund