Kaikoura District Council - Council Annual Discretionary Fund

Simple application

Kaikoura District Council

Provides funding assistance to not-for-profit organizations providing services to the Kaikoura community.

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Grant Range

Up to $100,000 total fund (allocated at Council's absolute discretion; full budget amount does not need to be fully allocated)

What they fund

Arts & CultureCommunity FacilitiesCommunity Welfare and Social ServicesEnvironmentHeritageSport and RecreationOther

Who can apply

not-for-profit community organisation

What they won't fund

Conventions, conferences, and reunionsSchool based curriculum programmesRetrospective fundingAll travel or costs associated with events outside of Kaikoura including overseas travelProjects that have already received Council funding including through contracts and partnership agreements for the same activity within the same financial yearFood and cateringFundraising eventsProjects which better fit the criteria of other Council related funds

What they care about

The Council acknowledges the contribution of not-for-profit organisations in providing essential services which assist in developing the community at large. The Council's role is to respond to community needs by providing funding assistance where no other funding support is available.

Writing tips

Applications must refer specifically to Kaikoura costings and benefit if from National or Regional organisations. Projects must be of direct benefit to people of the Kaikoura district.

Common mistakes to avoid

Failing to meet accountability reporting requirements from prior funding will result in ineligibility for future grants. Applications that better fit other Council-related funds (George Low Fund, Creative Communities, Sport NZ rural travel, etc.) will not be considered.

What makes a strong application

Organisations must be not-for-profit, provide verified Annual Accounts, and demonstrate a contribution from the applicant towards costs (own funds, other grants, volunteer time, or donated materials). Projects of direct benefit to the Kaikoura community across Arts & Culture, Community Facilities, Community Welfare, Environment, Heritage, Sport and Recreation are prioritised.

Application structure

Eligibility Criteria

Be a not-for-profit organisation; provide services to the wider community or specific sectors in Kaikoura; supply verified Annual Accounts; provide verification of charitable status if applicable; account for expenditure of funds specifically for grant received; demonstrate a contribution from the applicant towards the cost of the activity.

Project Details

One application per organisation per year. Projects must be of direct benefit to people of the Kaikoura district. Activity types include operating costs, equipment, seeding funding for new projects, volunteer expenses, repairs and maintenance for community facilities, training/workshops with community development focus, non-school-based educational programmes, and consultancy fees.

Required documents

• Verified Annual Accounts
• Verification of charitable status (if applicable)
• Evidence of contribution from applicant towards cost of activity

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