Council Facilitated Funds

Below you can find out about each of the various schemes administered by Horowhenua District Council and access criteria and accountability forms. For more information please contact Council on 06 366 0999 or email community@horowhenua.govt.nz

Grants that are open for funding

Grants that are closed for funding


Horowhenua Community Development Fund

The Horowhenua Community Development Fund provides funding to community not-for-profit or voluntary organisations for Community and Social development programmes that support innovative solutions to community driven needs.

Horowhenua Vibrant Communities Fund

This fund supports projects that help contribute to Horowhenua becoming a more vibrant community. Its funding priorities are set strategically each year.

Creative Communities Fund

Horowhenua District Council administers the Creative Communities NZ Scheme on behalf of Creative New Zealand. This page contains information, criteria and forms for the Creative Communities Scheme.

Community and Social Services Fund

The Horowhenua Community and Social Services Fund provides operational funding to community not-for-profit organisations who support and enhance the community through the services they provide.

Special Projects Fund

The Horowhenua Special Projects Fund is available to community organisations to maintain and acquire minor assets.

Horowhenua Rural Halls Fund

This fund aims to ensure rural halls across the district are maintained to a safe and functioning standard.

Shannon Community Development Trust

The Shannon Community Development Trust provides funding assistance to the residents of the Shannon township for Community Development initiatives.

Waste Minimisation Fund

The Horowhenua Waste Minimisation Fund is available to aid the start-up costs of a project that minimises waste in the Horowhenua District, by reducing or reusing waste that would otherwise go to a landfill.

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