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Te Takuhe ā-Rohe me te Takuhe mō ngā Hanga Whaitake Kaipātiki Local Grant and Facilities Grant
About the Kaipātiki Local Grant and Facilities Grant
A local grant is generally available once or twice a year. The Kaipātiki Local Board is including a Facilities Grant in the 2025/2026 Local Grant programme.
Visit What type of grant suits your project to find out what your project or activity may be eligible for.
Types of projects funded by the grant
- Arts
- Community
- Environment
- Events
- Heritage
- Sports and recreation.
Grant value
$1000 +
Outcomes
Our grants programme supports the Kaipātiki Local Board Plan 2023 in these key areas:
- belonging and wellbeing
- environment
- places and spaces
- transport and connections
- opportunity and prosperity.
Funding priorities
We welcome applications that show how you would use the grant to achieve the five key areas listed under 'Outcomes'.
We recommend you read the Kaipātiki Local Grants Programme before you apply.
This document describes:
- the key areas and expected outcomes
- the priorities and the objectives you should achieve with your grant
- which activities and projects we will give higher or lower priority for funding.
How to apply
Applications are open from 16 February to 27 March 2026.
Kaipātiki Local Grant and Facilities Grant dates
| Grant round | Applications open | Decision due | Activity to start after |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant round two | 16 February - 27 March 2026 | 21 May 2026 | 1 June 2026 |
More about the Kaipātiki Local Grant and Facilities Grant
Grant amounts available
Local Grant applicants can apply for up to $7000. There is no maximum amount for the Facilities Grant.
Applicant accountability
Successful applicants must submit an accountability report at the end of their project or activity. This is required to show us how the grant was used.
We will not give any future funding to applicants who do not complete this report.
Useful information about grants
Read the Kaipātiki Local Grants Programme for full information about the funds provided by the Kaipātiki Local Board.
Visit What we don't fund to find out what community grants do not cover.
Visit Community Grants Policy and programmes to:
- read the policy and guidelines
- find out about the types of grants available
- get a copy of all local board grant programmes.