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Taupō/Taupō East Rural Community Grant

Funding round dates

Applications for the most recent round of funding for the Taupō/Taupō East Rural Community Grant closed on Friday 12 April 2024. A list of funding recipients is available below.

Applications for the next round of funding will be open from 3 March to 31 March 2025.

Overview

If you are in the Taupō or Taupō East Rural area and need funding support for a project that benefits the community, consider applying for this grant.

This community grant is for organisations and individuals in the Taupō and Taupō East Rural wards. This funding is distributed by the Taupō/Taupō East Rural Grant Distribution Committee.

Things to know before you apply

Eligibility criteria

Before you complete an application please view our eligibility criteria for information on what grants may or may not be used for, and for details on who can apply.

View the eligibility criteria

Key points for your online application

Applicants for this grant must demonstrate alignment to at least one of Council’s community funding priorities (see "Community outcomes" section below).

As part of your online application you will need to provide the following:

  • A budget
  • Two quotes (or a reason why if you're not able to include)
  • Financial accounts (this is not required in applications from individuals)
  • Pre-printed bank deposit slip
  • Relevant supporting information.

Community outcomes

Applicants for this grant need to demonstrate how the project, event or initiative meets one or more of the community outcomes as outlined:

Tangata whenua are acknowledged and respected

We want to fund initiatives, projects or activities that:

  • Meet the needs and aspirations of hapū and iwi   
  • Promote the cultural heritage of Māori  
  • Celebrate Māori identity   
  • Improve knowledge of tikanga and te reo  

Vibrant places and connected communities

We want to fund initiatives, projects or activities that:

  • Celebrate our people, history or culture
  • Support arts, culture, Ngā toi and sporting activities  
  • Connect people for shared experiences  

Resilient communities working in partnership

We want to fund initiatives, projects or activities that:

  • Improve the ability of whanau and communities to meet their needs
  • Establish safe places that offer support to vulnerable people in our community  
  • Promote collaboration within the community and foster a spirit of working together  
  • Enhance social and economic resiliency in our communities

Innovative, thriving economy

We want to fund initiatives, projects or activities that:

  • Enhance the image of our district   
  • Support vibrancy and attractiveness of our public places

Flourishing environment 

We want to fund initiatives, projects or activities that:

  • Improve the state of our natural environment and conservation efforts
  • Promote sustainable outcomes  
  • Champion activities that emphasise the principles of reuse, reduction, or recycling of waste

Things to know after you apply

Confirmation and decision

  • After submitting your online application for funding, you'll receive an automated email to confirm your application has been received.
  • Within one month of the closing date for applications, you’ll get an email to let you know the outcome of your application.
  • If your application is successful, payment will be made to the nominated bank account from your application - you can now get started on your project!

Accountability

After receiving funding, there are a few things you'll need to do to ensure you're meeting all requirements:

  • Complete the project/activity and use the allocated funds within a year of the funding being approved
  • Participate in any funding audit of your organisation or project/activity conducted
  • Any unused grants or portion of a grant must be returned to council
  • Complete the online accountability form within one month of the project/activity being completed

Go to the Accountability form

Further information

For further information please contact our Taupō District Council funding team:

Past funding recipients

Group

Purpose

Allocation

Taupō Multicultural Community Council Incorporation

To provide a forum for all ethnicities living in our community

$2500.00

Taupō Community Playgroup

Reroofing of the community playgroup building and outdoor maintenance

$3306.75

Gabrielle Donald

Support to attend the London International Youth Science Forum

$1000.00

Taupō Bridge Club

To support costs to provide an opening glass window for the club

$1144.25

Rangitaiki Community Hall and School Association

To fund heating for Rangitaiki Community Hall

$6605.00

Nikki Stormont

To purchase equipment and items for the River Road Craft Group

$1092.00

Nukuhau Marae

To support Tūwharetoa Marae Sports

$1500.00

Taupō Parents Centre

To support the Taupō Car Seat Service

$1000.00

Taupō Association Football Club

To help fund the Taupō Club playing uniforms for our 55 youth players

$1000.00

Lake Taupō Hospice

To support a school liaison salary for the Creative Carnival

$3000.00

River Road Residents Collective – Tina Shaw

To purchase and locate an AED at the River Road Community Hall

$3606.00

Taupō Council of Social Services (TCOSS)

To support a community governance programme

$3000.00

Te Hokinga ki to Mauri Trust

To support costs to host Rongoa Wananga to cater to the Taupō community

$2000.00

Nexus Dance Team

To support costs for students to attend the NZDA New Zealand Dance Awards in Christchurch.

$1000.00

Hilltop School YR 8 Dance Team

To support the Team's travel costs to compete at DanceNZmade Finals in Palmerston North

Declined

Wairakei Community

To improve both entranceways into Wairakei Village

Application Withdrawn

Tirohanga School

To support disc Golf for our community

Application Ineligible – Withdrawn

Organisation

Grant Purpose

Amount

Wairakei Primary School

To purchase book shelving units for the school student library. Units are designed to match and compliment current units.

$2,296.00

Taupo Model Railway Club Inc.

Operational Costs to assist in running the Taupo Model Railway Club.

$2,600.00

Rangitaiki Community Hall & School Association

Fire Alarm repair

Declined

Taupo Community Playgroup

To provide outdoor seating and eating areas

$3,350.00

Organisation

Grant Purpose

Amount

Rangitaiki Community Hall & School Association

Rangitaiki Hall Running Costs

$5,000.00

Tauhara Te Maunga

Senior travel & field/change room seasonal hire

$500.00

Taupo Community Playgroup

Deck Maintenance

$1,638.99

Taupo Timebank

Taupo Timebank Community Garden.

$2,000.00

Wairakei Primary School

School Signage

$2,870.00

Youthtown Inc

Budget support for free afterschool space providing life skills and community connection for rangatahi in Taupo.

$5,000.00

Central Plateau Enrichment Academy Inc Ltd t/a ADDI

Employment of a volunteers coordinator

Declined

Tirohanga School

Community Nature Trail

Declined

Wairakei Primary School

Painting of Wairakei Community/School Hall
Stage 1 - Foyer

Declined

Taupo Concert Band Incorporated

All sorts Concert

Declined

Country Kidz ECE

Safety matting

Declined

Kinloch Community Association Incorporated

Manage and maintain the Whangamata Stream Trail on behalf of DoC.

Declined

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