Community Funding

Last updated: 16 Oct, 2024 02:07pm

 

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Our Community Funds

The Council administers a variety of funds which are available for projects, events and services provided for the Carterton community.

These include:

Details on each fund are available below.

 

News & Updates

Community Grants allocations

Community Grants allocations

Aug 31, 2024

Carterton District Council has backed community programmes with investment of more than $77,000 in the 2024 round of its Community Grants Fund allocations. The Community Grants Fund is an annual fund managed and distributed by Carterton District Council. These funds...

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Creative Communities Grants Scheme Fund open for applications

Creative Communities Grants Scheme Fund open for applications

Jul 31, 2024

Applications for grants from the Creative Communities Grants Scheme Fund are now open.   What is the Creative Communities Grants Scheme [CCS]? The CCS helps to fund local arts projects. Each year Creative New Zealand provides funding to Carterton and other city...

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Our Community Funds

Community Grants Fund

Carterton District Council facilitate two community grant funds, our Local Community Grants Fund, and a Wairarapa Wide Regional Grants Fund.

The Council’s Long-Term Plan sets the funding available for community support through grants, this is reviewed and renewed at each Annual Plan.

Our Grants Policy provides the framework for allocating grants to groups and organisations that are contributing to the outcomes and vision that benefit the people of Carterton District, that contribute to Carterton being a ‘A welcoming and vibrant community where we all enjoy living’. Visit our Community Wellbeing page for more information.

The minutes of the 2023 Community Grants Committee meeting include decisions on the funding awards for the last round.

How to apply

Smarty Grants is a user-friendly platform which enables you (or your organisation members) to enter your application details, save and exit, then add more at a later date, upload supporting documents and review previous applications or funds awarded.

Are you ELIGIBLE?

 

2024 – 2025 Grants

Opening date

  • Monday 17 June 2024

Closing date

  • Wednesday 31 July 2024

Need help?

Contact us ASAP for assistance if you don’t have a computer or need help with the online forms.

Email Sandra Burles at sandrab@cdc.govt.nz or call 06 379 4030

What you will need to do to apply & helpful hints

Questions?

Creative Communities Scheme

The Creative Communities Grants Scheme [CCS] helps to fund local arts projects. Each year Creative New Zealand provides funding to Carterton and other city and district councils to distribute in our area.

Visit the Creative NZ website for more information.

2024 – 2025 Grants

Opening date

  • 9am, Thursday 1 August 

Closing date

  • 2pm, Thursday 12 September 

Application Guidelines

     

     

    Waste Minimisation Grant

    Carterton District Council is welcoming applications for its new grants from the Waste Minimisation Rapid and Contestable Funds.

    The fund, which provides practical support for innovative solutions that reduce waste, is supported by money raised by the national waste levy and awarded through Council.

    Funding is available for community groups, not-for-profit organisations, schools/educational institutions, Iwi/Māori organisations, neighbourhood groups of at least five households.

    Applicants must be based in and running their proposed activity in the Carterton District.

    Rapid Fund

    Applications to the Rapid Fund will be considered monthly as they are received for the 2024 – 2025 financial year.

    Up to $2,000 is available for each individual project/application.

    Please apply at least 6 weeks prior to project’s start date. This ensures application is processed in time. An assessment and decision will be made within four weeks of your application.

     

    Annual Contestable Fund

    The annual contestable fund is for medium and large projects over $2000.

    How to apply

    Smarty Grants is a user-friendly platform which enables you (or your organisation members) to enter your application details, save and exit, then add more at a later date, upload supporting documents and review previous applications or funds awarded.

    Are you ELIGIBLE?

     

    Apply Online

    2024 – 2025 Grants

    Opening date

    • Monday 15 July, 2024

    Closing date

    • Rapid Fund: Applications will be considered monthly as they are received. Must apply at least 6 weeks prior to project’s start date. Applications close 31 May 2025.
    • Annual Contestable Fund: Applications close 31 October 2024. This is to ensure that the funding is spent within the 2024 – 2025 financial year.

    Need help?

    Contact us ASAP for assistance if you don’t have a computer or need help with the online forms.

    Email Sandra Burles at sandrab@cdc.govt.nz or call 06 379 4030

    What you will need to do to apply & helpful hints

    Questions?

    Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund

    This grant provides support for rural sports clubs and rural school teams with young people aged between 5 and 19 years who require subsidies to assist with transport expenses to local sporting competitions. There is one funding round per year held in February.

     

    • Opening Date: Mid January
    • Closing Date: 28th February

    The 2023 – 2024 Rural Travel Fund grants have been allocated.

     

    For more information, contact Sandra at sandrab@cdc.govt.nz or 06 379 4081.

    Forms and guidelines

    Application Guidelines

    Carterton & Districts Returned & Services Memorial Trust Tertiary Grant

    This grant provides a Tertiary fund for residents of the Carterton District who are direct descendants of veterans and servicemen.

    The grants are provided by the Trust to students under 25 years of age to assist with expenses related to their tertiary education. There is one funding round per year held in February.

     

    • Opening Date: Mid January
    • Closing Date: 28th February

    The 2023 – 2024 RSA Memorial Trust grants have been allocated.

    Forms and guidelines

    Application Guidelines

    How To Apply

    You can apply for most grants through cartertondc.smartygrants.com.au.

    The portal includes help and guidance on each grant process.

    Each fund may have slightly different application processes, so please follow the guidance carefully. You can contact us for further information.

    Grant applications FAQs

    What is the web address for the online portal?
    You can access the portal at https://cartertondc.smartygrants.com.au.
    What if I forget my login or password?
    Use the ‘forgotten’ password functionm, and you u will be emailed a link to reset your password. Please use the same email address that you have signed up with.
    Will the platform remember information I have already entered?
    YES – if you click SAVE regularly. Note – the system does ‘time-out’ if you walk away from your computer for a period of time.
    [For Community Grants] What do I do if I don’t have a community group bank account?
    This is a requirement for the Community Grants from the 2023 application process. It is possible that a local community organisation will hold the funds on your behalf. We suggest you contact a local group to see if this is possible.
    How do I upload files?
    There are sections in the form where you can upload your supporting documents. Click on the ‘upload’ button and navigate to your files to choose. Make sure your documents are in the correct
    format.
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