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.

• Active Communities Fund

  This fund aims to remove financial barriers to enable people to be more active, more often.

• Arts Event Fund

  Apply for funding for arts events that contribute to our goal of a creative and exciting Palmerston North.

• Celebrating Communities Fund

  This fund supports the development of events in Palmerston North that make a significant contribution to community life.

• Community Development Small Grants Fund

  This annual fund is designed to cover smaller, ongoing community development expenses incurred by volunteer organisations.

• Creative Communities Scheme

  Apply for funding for your community arts project.

• Generosity New Zealand database

  This subscription service lists over 600 sources of funding available for community groups.

• 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

• Local Initiatives Fund

  This fund provides start-up funding to help community groups and not for profit organisations get their projects off the ground.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Sports Event Partnership Fund

  This fund aims to increase the potential for national sporting events to be held in Palmerston North.

• Strategic Priority Grants

  Our major funding programme is designed to help the community sector deliver outcomes aligned with Council goals.