Invercargill City Council
6 grant programmes
Bluff Bursary
$2000 per annum for three years
Funds tertiary or university education for Bluff residents.
City Centre Built Heritage Fund
Provides funding for facade enhancements and maintenance, protection, conservation, and adaptive re-use projects for select heritage buildings.
Community Waste Minimisation Fund
Funds projects that reduce waste at source or divert waste from landfill, complementing and enhancing existing waste minimisation programmes.
Community Wellbeing Fund
$586,859 (total for 2024/2025 funding year)
Supports projects and events which enhance the social, cultural, environmental and economic wellbeing of the city, aligning with Council's vision.
Creative Communities Scheme
$200 - $5,000
Provides funding for local arts and cultural projects.
Southland Regional Heritage Fund
Provides grants for projects and initiatives that preserve, communicate, and promote Southland's heritage, including iwi/Māori and archaeological heritage.