Grants & Funding
Ngā Karāti me ngā wāhi whai pūtea
We have a variety of grants to support our community groups and individuals, including the Creative Communities Scheme, Conservation and Heritage Fund and other financial assistances available.
If you can’t find what you need in our information, please contact our Advocacy Officer who can guide you to the right funding area for your project or event.
For advice on funding for your project:
- Email our Advocacy Officer or
- phone (07) 862 8609 or 0800 734 834 (from within district) .
Conservation and Heritage Fund
Each year up to $17, 000 of funding is available for Heritage Features, Significant Natural Areas, Outstanding Natural Features and Significant Trees owners to apply for assistance with active maintenance / enhancement of those features.
The fund supports our community outcomes in protecting, respecting and restoring our ecosystems. Also, in reducing our carbon footprint of the district and have vibrant creative spaces that showcase our unique heritage and culture.
These could include:
- Painting, repairs, restoration of heritage features
- Fencing, weed and pest control, enhancement plantings of conservation and heritage areas.
There will be two funding rounds per year:
- February - Funding round opened 1 February and closed 22 March 2024.
- August - Funding round opens 1 August and closes 30 August 2024.
Creative Communities Scheme
The Creative Communities Scheme is provided through Creative New Zealand and funding takes place twice a year. This scheme provides funding for arts and cultural projects in our district.
Find out more about the Creative Communities Scheme
District Event Fund
The District Event Fund is open for events in the Hauraki District that meet the guiding principles and criteria, supporting events that benefit the community.
Find out more about the District Event Fund.
Discretionary Grant Funding
We may also consider discretionary funding separate to our other available funding areas. The discretionary grant funding is to assist with community projects or costs deemed of significant value to the Hauraki community and are dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
Before applying we recommend that you read the HDC Discretionary Grant Guidelines. Both the application guide and form for application can be found below:
Email, post or deliver the completed the application form and supporting documentation to us:
Email:
info@hauraki-dc.govt.nz ATTN: Grants Administrator
Post:
Grants Administrator
Hauraki District Council
PO Box 17
PAEROA
Or deliver to one of our service centres:
Paeroa: 1 William Street
Waihī: 40 Rosemont Road
Ngātea: 84 Orchard West Road
More Help with Funding
Other funding sources and assistance are available for many different projects.
Funding organisations review their conditions regularly, which can mean that their focus or vision has changed. It's good to check with them to find out if your project now falls into their funding criteria.
There are also organisations that can help guide you with the administration that is involved with funding:
- Exult - provide training and support that inspires, equips and re-energises community organisations.
- Community Waikato - Community Waikato works alongside communities and organisations in the Waikato region to strengthen capacity, capability and ultimately, enhance community impact.
Contact us to talk to us about other funding areas available or funding administration and we’ll help point you in the right direction:
- Email our Advocacy Officer or
- phone (07) 862 8609 or 0800 734 834 (from within district) .