Ashburton District Council - Community Project Grant

Simple application

Ashburton District Council

Assists projects that maintain and/or enhance residents' quality of life in the Ashburton District.

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Upcoming rounds

Creative Communities Scheme and Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund

Opens

1 Mar 2026

Applications for both funds can be made in March each year. Creative Communities also has a second application round in August.

Creative Communities Scheme

Opens

1 Mar 2026

Applications can be made in March each year. There is a second round in August.

Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund

Opens

1 Mar 2026

Applications can be made in March each year.

Grant Range

$5,000

What they fund

improving residents' quality of life

Who can apply

non-profit organisation

What they won't fund

Retrospective community projectsSalaries or wagesAny form of insuranceEquipment hireOperating costs (including power, water, phones, ticketing, IT charges)Hosting of a regional or national tournament or eventPrize money or sponsorshipTravel costs

What they care about

The Community Project Grant aims to assist projects that maintain and/or enhance residents' quality of life in the Ashburton District.

Application structure

Grant Eligibility

Projects must be located in the Ashburton District, available to the wider community, and organized by a non-profit organization.

Applicant Eligibility

Applicants must be from a non-profit organization/group based in the Ashburton District. Applications from a national organization must be made from the local branch of that organization.

Required documents

• Community Projects Grant Report Form

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