COMMUNITY GRANTS
Our community grants help local groups deliver practical benefit across the Waipā Networks area.
Each year, we run two funding rounds to support community-focused initiatives. Successful applicants can receive up to $1,000.
This funding is designed for local groups, events and projects that contribute to community wellbeing, connection, education, resilience or local participation.
Funding rounds
Applications open: 1 February and 1 September each year
Applications close: 31 February and 30 September each year
Recipients announced: May and October each year
How to apply
Complete the online form during an open funding round.
We will review your application and let you know the outcome after the round closes.
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
- ongoing operating expenses
- financial support for an individual
- political activities or campaigns
- activities that create safety, reputational or regulatory risk.
Our latest recipients
We’re pleased to announce the recipients from our latest round of sponsorships, which closed on 31 March 2026.