COMMUNITY GRANTS
Our Community Grants support local groups, projects and events that deliver positive outcomes for our customers and communities.
We run two funding rounds each year, with successful applicants able to receive up to $1,000.
Funding is available for community-focused initiatives that support wellbeing, connection, education, resilience or local participation.
Applications for the September funding round are closed. We received a high volume of applications and are currently working through these. Thank you to everyone who applied.
Funding rounds
Applications open 1 March and 1 September each year
Applications close 31 March and 30 September each year
Applicants will be notified of the outcome following each funding round.
We support initiatives that:
- benefit communities within the Waipā Networks area
- have practical local outcomes
- are accessible to the community
- strengthen community wellbeing, connection, resilience or education
- are clear about how the funding will be used.
We do not usually sponsor:
- activities outside the Waipā Networks area
- travel and accommodation costs
- general or ongoing operating costs
- financial support for an individual
- political activities or campaigns
- activities that create safety, reputational or regulatory risk.
Who we’ve supported
Our Community Grants have helped support a range of local groups, projects and activities across our network area. Recent recipients include: