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Waikanae Community Board Grants

The Waikanae Community Board offers three grants: the Waikanae Capital Improvement Grant, Waikanae Promotion Fund, and the Discretionary Grants Fund.

Discretionary Grants Fund | Waikanae Capital Improvement Grant | Waikanae Promotion Fund | How to apply | Accountability

Discretionary Grants Fund

This grant is for groups and people who help the Waikanae area.

Waikanae Capital Improvement Grant

Interest from the Waikanae Capital Improvement Fund provides money for the Waikanae Capital Improvement Grant, available once a year. This grant helps Waikanae organisations with capital projects that benefit a large part of the Waikanae community. 

For this grant, capital expenditure means money spent by an organisation to buy equipment or to upgrade and improve things like property or buildings.

Contact the Governance Team to find out when grant applications open, as it changes each year.

Criteria

The criteria to apply for the Waikanae Capital Improvement Grant are:

  1. Projects must benefit a large part of the Waikanae community.
  2. A significant amount of money should be raised locally for the project. 
  3. Applicants need to provide a business plan and annual accounts for grant applications over $5,000.
  4. Applications must include at least three quotes for the capital works you want funding for (if appropriate).
  5. Applications can only be for capital expenditure. This means money spent by an organisation to buy equipment or to upgrade and improve things like property or buildings.

How to apply

  1. Complete your application using the application form (links are active when applications are open):
    • Waikanae Capital Improvement Grant Criteria and Application Form (online)
    • Waikanae Capital Improvement Grant Criteria and Application Form
  2. Check you've included the correct information, including:
    • all applications:
      • a bank deposit slip
      • total projected project costs
      • total amount raised by the organisation so far
      • expected revenues and sources
      • total amount requested
      • contingencies
      • a plan for managing any risks identified for the project.
    • applications over $5,000 must also include: 
      • a business plan
      • a copy of the organisation’s annual accounts.

3. Send your application to:
Governance team
Kāpiti Coast District Council
Private Bag 60601
Paraparaumu 5254

or email the Governance team. 

Waikanae Promotion Fund

The Waikanae Promotion Fund helps groups or individuals who promote the Waikanae Ward through their activities. This includes events or activities that make Waikanae a great place to live, attract visitors, or promote Waikanae as a visitor destination.

How to apply

  1. Use the application form and send it to the Governance team. We prefer online applications, but we also accept hard copies. If you have any questions, email or call the team.
  2. Submit your application at least eight working days before the Waikanae Community Board meeting.

Accountability

All grant recipients must complete a short, simple accountability report within six months of receiving the funds, to show how they used the funds and the benefits gained.

Any money not used for the planned purpose must be paid back to the fund.

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    Updated 30 October 2024