Pūtea hapori | Community funding
Council funds a wide range of organisations to help them make a difference in our community. Find out what’s available and how to apply.
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150 Year Community Seed Event Fund
Community groups are invited to apply for funding for small-scale events celebrating the city's heritage.
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Active Communities Fund
This fund aims to remove financial barriers to enable people to be more active, more often.
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Arts Event Fund
Apply for funding for arts events that contribute to our goal of a creative and exciting Palmerston North.
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Celebrating Communities Fund
This fund supports the development of events in Palmerston North that make a significant contribution to community life.
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Community Development Small Grants Fund
This annual fund is designed to cover smaller, ongoing community development expenses incurred by volunteer organisations.
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Covid-19 Relief Fund
This fund assists community groups to survive the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Creative Communities Scheme
Apply for funding for your community arts project.
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Generosity New Zealand database
This subscription service lists sources of funding available for individuals.
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Jaycee Trust Travelling Fellowship Scheme
Under 40? You could be eligible to apply for up to $5,000 towards travel costs associated with an overseas project, or project within New Zealand
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Local Initiatives Fund
This fund provides start-up funding to help community groups and not for profit organisations get their projects off the ground.
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Major Events Fund
This fund supports drawcard events that showcase Palmerston North as a destination.
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Mayoral Relief Fund
If you or someone you know is in extreme financial distress, you may be able to seek help from the Mayoral Relief Fund.
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Natural and Cultural Heritage Incentive Fund
If you’re thinking about making repairs or improvements to a listed Palmerston North heritage building, you may be able to get financial help from Council.
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Palmerston North Performing Arts Trust
Got a brilliant idea for a local performing arts project? You could be eligible for funding through the Arts Heart educational development scheme.
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Palmy Unleashed Fund
Got a quirky idea for an inner-city event? You may be eligible for up to $5,000 to help you stage it.
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Sports Event Partnership Fund
This fund aims to increase the potential for national sporting events to be held in Palmerston North.
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Strategic Priority Grants
Our major funding programme is designed to help the community sector deliver outcomes aligned with Council goals.