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Funding and grants

Whanake Grant

The Whanake Grant aims to support community groups and organisations who deliver activities, programmes or services that contribute to identified outcomes and aspirations valued by whānau, hapū and iwi.

The grant can be applied for as either an annual grant or a multi-year grant of up to three years.

Application requirements

In addition to the general application requirements the group or organisation must:

  • Explain how the activity, programme or service contributes to identified outcomes and aspirations valued by whānau, hapū and iwi.
  • Provide a copy of the most recent annual accounts.
  • Provide quotes for capital projects.
  • Provide strategic documents such as plans or strategies.

Funding will be available as grants, usually for amounts from $500 to $5,000.

Applications open 13 July to 10 August 2026.

To apply please contact the Community and Economic Development Team:

Email: grants@npdc.govt.nz.

Telephone: 06-759 6060.

Page last updated: 02:01pm Fri 03 July 2026

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